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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.
Re:solve Talks
1 min read
Fighting for greater psoriasis awareness in Latin America
Explore the impact of psoriasis in Latin America and the need for greater awareness and access to medication in the region.
Kalkidan Tesfaye—Ethiopia
7 min read
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
7 min read
New treatments combating bacterial vaginosis stigma
New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.
Joyce Chimbi—Kenya
7 min read
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.
Re:solve Talks
1 min read
Global awareness initiatives reducing skin disease stigma
Explore which role stigma plays for the 1.8 billion people globally affected by skin diseases.
Hellen Wangui Gathere — Kenya
4 min read
Women with chronic illness can be empowered with information
Public healthcare policies should support women who have to make decisions simultaneously about their pregnancy and their condition.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
8 min read
Korean skincare faces a feminist revolution
In South Korea, many young women resist patriarchal beauty standards, challenging societal expectations about their appearance.
Jyotsna Singh—India
7 min read
Influencer culture drives youth to risky cosmetic trends
The relationsship between social media, cosmetic procedures and poor mental health is becoming increasingly problematic.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
8 min read
Uncovering the hidden risks of psoriasis comorbidities
The painful skin condition is linked with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mental illness.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
7 min read
How scabies outbreak keeps Malawian children out of school
While authorities downplay scabies as a minor ailment, a local organisation is determined to ensure no child stays out of school.
Re:solve Global Health
4 min read
Sephora Kids skincare overuse calls for responsible action
The phenomenon of children overconsuming skincare and makeup underscores the urgent need for informed guidance and responsible action.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
7 min read
Fighting light skin bias in UK’s South Asian diaspora
South Asian communities in the UK continue to grapple with toxic side effects of skin lightening practices.
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
8 min read
Why skin cancer remains under-diagnosed in people of colour
People of colour with melanoma often face delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
7 min read
Africa’s toxic dalliance with skin lighteners
Rooted in colourism and perpetuated by popular culture, the growing market for skin bleaching products is spawning a public health crisis.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
1 min read
Editor’s letter
Dear reader and health advocate, February marks the launch of our special report on the global skin disease burden. Skin disease may...
Sari Peltonen—Finland
8 min read
Bridging the language gap to improve healthcare access
An inability to understand local languages creates significant barriers to accessing healthcare for migrant and refugee communities.
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