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Changing the Stigma behind Black Women and Mental Health
In Part One of our discussion on the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among black women, you’ll hear why Black Women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for Mental Health. And why ...
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“I Thought ‘I’m Not Someone Who Gets HIV'”: Young Women On Their Diagnosis
I felt like I was a lesser person. I felt like I was dirty. I felt like I deserved it somehow.” Victoria Roscow, 30 and from ...
Hospital tackles HIV stigma with week of testing
A hospital is encouraging its patients to help remove the stigma around HIV by making use of its tests. Swindon's Great ...
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From Shame to Advocacy: How I Redefined My HIV Status
Word In Black Thamicha Isaac serves as a spokesmodel for the HIV Stops With Me campaign. Credit: Photo courtesy of Thamicha Isaac ...
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HIV and AIDS: Symptoms and treatment
You can help reduce stigma by being respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental. Model this behaviour for others when you witness stigmatizing behaviours. When talking about HIV, certain terms can ...