Myths and stigma about ADHD contribute to poorer mental health for those affected
Around one in 30 Australians (or 3.4% of the population) have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet it remains a poorly […]
A woman’s body shape—not only the amount of fat—is what drives stigma associated with overweight and obesity. Fat stigma is […] It is a known fact that sexual minorities are at a higher risk of developing poor mental health, when compared […] Policy changes can help to fight stigmas of multiracial Americans, one of the fasting growing minority groups in the United […] Calling overweight people fat or lazy must stop because stigma is ‘blocking the fight against the obesity epidemic’, experts say […] People with facial paralysis are more likely to face depression and anxiety than the general population, especially if the paralysis […] The pregnant Duchess of Sussex was reportedly planning a home birth. Credit:AP As we continue to await news of the […] THURSDAY, Sept. 6, 2018 — Though psoriasis is not contagious, many Americans shun people with the skin condition, new research […] A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut finds that a […]stigma
Body shape, beyond weight, drives fat stigma for women
Complex interplay when stigma shapes the mental health of sexual minorities
Stigma impacts psychological, physical health of multiracial people
Experts call for an end to obesity stigma
Facial paralysis stigma takes emotional toll, especially when acquired later in life
Meghan Markle’s birth plan highlights the stigma around home births
Stigma Another Burden for Many With Psoriasis
Men may experience weight stigma as much as women