Workplace blues: Let us stop shaming ourselves
Workplaces need to establish clear policies and systems for supporting the mental health of their employees & fighting the stigma they face.
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Re:solve Talks
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Breaking the silence on men's mental health in South Africa
South Africa reports the tenth highest rate of suicide globally, and the situation is especially alarming for men. What societal...
Re:solve Talks
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Transforming LGBTQ+ healthcare in Malawi
In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.
Brian Mastroianni — US
7 min read
How obesity medications contribute to weight bias
Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.
Nedim Pipic—Germany
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Sharing personal stories counters schizophrenia stigma
Stigma has long accompanied serious mental illnesses, but people are starting to find power in their stories to drive change.
Ragen Chastain—US
4 min read
Pulling weight stigma out by the roots
De-pathologizing higher-weight bodies is essential for combating stigma and creating a more evidence-based, weight neutral paradigm.
Michaela Higgins Sørensen—Denmark
6 min read
Fighting HIV and TB stigma reduces burden of disease
In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.
Lisa Nainggolan—Global
8 min read
Healthcare workers’ vital role in ending abortion stigma
Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.
Becky McCall — Global
8 min read
Is it time to rebrand obesity?
Advocates and experts push for a shift in the obesity narrative, focusing on quality of life rather than weight, but challenges remain.
Hannane Ferdjani — Côte d'Ivoire
7 min read
Female activists fighting to end period poverty
Open conversations and better access to menstrual products are helping to destigmatise menstruation in Côte d'Ivoire.
Re:solve Talks
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Shattering bacterial vaginosis stigma
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal condition in women of childbearing age.
Maria Alejandra Sandoval — Global
7 min read
How stigma hinders youth mental health progress in LMICs
Youth in Nigeria and Bolivia talk about the barriers they face accessing mental health support.
Kalkidan Tesfaye—Ethiopia
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Normalising the clitoris and its role in women’s sexuality
Female genital mutilation impacts millions of girls and women. Breaking the silence around the clitoris is a global health imperative.
Laurel Ives—UK
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New treatments combating bacterial vaginosis stigma
New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.
Joyce Chimbi—Kenya
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Online therapy is changing the conversation around mental health
Access to low-cost, one-on-one digital mental health services is helping to reduce deeply entrenched stigma across sub-Saharan Africa.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
8 min read
Breaking down the stigma around men’s mental wellbeing
Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
7 min read
Improving LGBTQ+ care among Malawi’s health workers
In Malawi, stigma among healthcare workers limits LGBTQ+ healthcare access. A community-minded philosophy is helping to build bridges.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
7 min read
Cultural competence transforming Indigenous mental health
Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.
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