Workplaces need to establish clear policies and systems for supporting the mental health of their employees & fighting the stigma they face.

South Africa reports the tenth highest rate of suicide globally, and the situation is especially alarming for men. What societal...

In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.

Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.

Stigma has long accompanied serious mental illnesses, but people are starting to find power in their stories to drive change.

De-pathologizing higher-weight bodies is essential for combating stigma and creating a more evidence-based, weight neutral paradigm.

In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.

Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.

Advocates and experts push for a shift in the obesity narrative, focusing on quality of life rather than weight, but challenges remain.

Open conversations and better access to menstrual products are helping to destigmatise menstruation in Côte d'Ivoire.

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal condition in women of childbearing age.

Youth in Nigeria and Bolivia talk about the barriers they face accessing mental health support.

Female genital mutilation impacts millions of girls and women. Breaking the silence around the clitoris is a global health imperative.

New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.

Access to low-cost, one-on-one digital mental health services is helping to reduce deeply entrenched stigma across sub-Saharan Africa.

Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.

In Malawi, stigma among healthcare workers limits LGBTQ+ healthcare access. A community-minded philosophy is helping to build bridges.

Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.