Social stigma is on the decline, but self-stigma and structural stigma persist. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude somewhat ...

Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are ...

Many of us learn as children to diminish others in our beliefs or actions. This may be driven by low self-esteem, childhood trauma, being bullied, a lack of empathy or feelings of rejection or ...

Jess Matthews was just 21 when she was handed a booklet of psychiatric conditions by a doctor and asked to choose her own ...

People with self-diagnosed ADHD report more negative self-image and more internalized stigma than clinically diagnosed ...

Diabetes stigma encompasses the negative social judgements, stereotypes, and discrimination encountered by individuals living with diabetes. Such stigmatising attitudes can undermine emotional ...

Bipolar disorder presents unique challenges for those affected, but research increasingly shows that stigma surrounding the condition often creates additional hurdles that prevent individuals from ...

After his diagnosis, he encountered stigma around depression medication, with some friends advising him against it. Read more ...