Tag: stigma reduction
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Counselling and Awareness: A New Programme Aims to Transform Eating Disorders Understanding
Introduction: A Fresh Approach to Eating Disorders Awareness Raising awareness about eating disorders has never been more urgent. A new programme is stepping into schools, communities, and healthcare settings to illuminate the signs, reduce stigma, and connect individuals with early counselling and support. By combining education, training for professionals, and accessible counselling, the initiative aims…
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New Programme Aims to Raise Eating Disorders Awareness and Support
Introduction: A community response to a critical health issue Eating disorders affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. While the conversation around these conditions has grown louder, many communities still lack accessible information, early detection, and practical support. A new programme is stepping in to fill that gap, offering education, resources, and…
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Healing the Hidden Wounds of childbirth: Hope Beyond Obstetric Fistula
Understanding a Silent Crisis For many women, childbirth should be a moment of hope and new life. Yet for thousands, it becomes a painful battle with obstetric fistula, a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum that causes incontinence. The result is not only physical suffering but isolation, stigma, and the loss of…
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Healing the Hidden Wounds of Childbirth: Rebuilding Lives After Obstetric Fistula
Introduction: The quiet crisis of obstetric fistula When a severe, often overlooked consequence of childbirth comes into focus, it reveals a profound blend of physical pain and social isolation. Obstetric fistula, a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, can occur after prolonged or obstructed labor without timely medical intervention. The result is…
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Baek Se-hee: Remembering the South Korean Author Who Shared Her Battle with Depression and Gave Life Through Organ Donation
Tribute to a Courageous Voice Baek Se-hee, the South Korean writer who publicly chronicled her mental health struggles, has died at the age of 35. Her work, including the international bestseller I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki (2018), resonated globally for its raw honesty about depression, dysthymia, and the daily battles…
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Why Do Young Filipinos Continue to Test Positive for HIV? Understanding the Rising Trend
Understanding the Surge: HIV Trends Among Filipino Youth The Philippines has seen a troubling rise in new HIV infections among the young, with recent data showing thousands of new cases each quarter. While some neighboring countries managed to slow the epidemic, the Philippines recorded a sustained increase, prompting calls for a stronger public health response.…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review of Education Gaps and Domain Priorities
Understanding the Need for Obesity Competencies in Healthcare Education Obesity is now widely recognized as a chronic, multifactorial disease that demands coordinated, evidence-based care from a multidisciplinary team. The World Health Organization and European health authorities have underscored obesity as a major public health challenge, with implications for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Amid…