Tag: stigma reduction
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Young people with ‘normal’ mental health issues should be in work, says Labour’s worklessness tsar
Introduction: a rethink on how mental health and work intersect Labour’s worklessness adviser, former prime ministerial adviser Alan Milburn, has sparked a debate about how young people with what many describe as “normal” mental health conditions—such as anxiety and depression that are common but not severe—are supported in the job market. He argues these individuals…
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Jane Darville and the AIDS Crisis: Compassion Amid Stigma
Introduction: A Quiet Hero in a Turbulent Era Jane Darville stepped into the breach of fear and prejudice that surrounded the AIDS crisis in the late 1980s. While society wrestled with stigma, homophobia, and misinformation, she and a circle of caregivers provided essential care, comfort, and advocacy for people living with AIDS. Her work mattered…
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Mpox Survivor Speaks: A Ghanaian Journey Through Stigma and Recovery
Introduction: A Story of Resilience In Tema, Ghana, a firsthand account from a Mpox survivor sheds light on the emotional and physical battles that accompany the disease. The GNA feature by Elizabeth Larkwor Baah captures not just the medical journey, but also the social dynamics that shape how individuals experience illness in their communities. The…
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Mpox Survivor in Tema: A Story of Resilience and Rising Awareness in Ghana
From Confusion to Clarity: A Mpox Survivor’s Journey in Tema In Tema, a coastal city just outside Accra, a Mpox survivor reflects on a journey marked by confusion, fear, and ultimately resilience. The experience, recounted by Mr. Joshua Nii Tetteh, offers a human face to a public health challenge that has touched communities across Ghana.…
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Rabiya Mateo Opens Up About Depression: A Bold Conversation on Mental Health
Rabiya Mateo, the Filipino beauty queen turned TV host, has publicly shared a candid account of her struggle with depression and anxiety. In a heartfelt post dated January 16, 2025, Mateo revealed that she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxious distress. Her admission marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about mental…
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Cork Publican’s Moving Exhibition Marks Recovery From Alcoholism
From the Back Room to the Spotlight: A Public Acknowledgement of Recovery In Cork, a local publican has turned a painful personal battle into a community-facing project aimed at supporting those still struggling with addiction. The exhibition, which marks his own recovery from alcoholism, is designed to illuminate how addiction destroys lives and to demonstrate…
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Gender-focused training for HIV providers reduces stigma but implementation proves challenging
Introduction: A promising approach with real-world hurdles Gender-focused training for HIV care teams has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce provider stigma and improve health outcomes. By addressing how gender identities, expressions, and power dynamics influence patient interactions, these programs aim to create a more inclusive and trusting clinical environment. Early results show meaningful…
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Gender-Focused Training for HIV Providers: Reducing Stigma Amid Implementation Challenges
Introduction: The Promise of Gender-Focused Training In the ongoing effort to end HIV-related stigma in healthcare, gender-focused training for providers has emerged as a promising strategy. By centering patients’ lived experiences—particularly those of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals—training programs aim to dismantle biases, improve communication, and foster more inclusive care. Early studies suggest that when…
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Caregiver Support: Mitul Desai’s Schizophrenia Journey
From Silence to Service: A Family’s Struggle with Schizophrenia Mitul Desai watched his younger brother’s mental illness push their family toward isolation. In the early years of his brother’s decline, Mitul believed the best response was silence — a strategy born from fear, stigma, and a misunderstanding of schizophrenia. As his brother’s anger, withdrawal, and…
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Film Raises Empathy for Youths with HIV/AIDS
Overview: A Film with a Purpose A new film dives into a deeply personal narrative to illuminate the realities faced by youths living with HIV. Through the story of two brothers long separated by time and circumstance, the movie explores themes of family, memory, and the stigma that often shadows young people living with the…