Tag: stigma
40th anniversary of the discovery of the AIDS virus: "The stigma has remained": How long-term HIV survivors live with their illness
The first AIDS cases were diagnosed more than 40 years ago. The pathogen, which was later given the name HIV, was discovered in 1983. To date, 40.1 million people have…
Mental illnesses in competitive sports: The stigma is slowly diminishing
When competitive athletes struggle with psychological problems, it’s no longer taboo. Nevertheless, the subject remains difficult. Numerous athletes promote a more open approach. Six months after she gave up her…
Health: Mental Illnesses in Competitive Sport: End of the Stigma?
Mental health is getting more and more attention in competitive sports. Numerous athletes promote an open approach to psychological problems and therapeutic help. Six months after she gave up her…
Beyond the lesions, the psychological stigma
If monkeypox mainly echoes skin lesions and bouts of fever, those affected also suffer from the psychological repercussions linked to the disease, warn former patients and caregivers. “We do not…
Monkeypox: WHO is looking for a new name because of stigma
Because of stigma WHO is looking for a new name for monkeypox – proposals can be submitted online A colorized scanning electron micrograph of monkeypox virus (green) © Niaid/Niaid /…
Monkeypox: Stigma and false accusations
fact finder Status: 08/11/2022 12:48 p.m Monkeypox continues to spread: more than 30,000 cases have now been registered worldwide. But public knowledge about the disease is still incomplete – and…
Against the stigma: How mentally ill people can overcome their shame
08/09/2022, 21:21 5 min reading time Those who suffer from depression or anxiety disorders are often ashamed – and hide their psychological suffering. Shame has an important function, but it…
“Therapy is not a weakness”: The stigma of mental illness
podcast “important today” Playing with life: waiting for the therapy place Depression is no longer a social taboo. But according to a study, 40 percent of patients often wait months…
“Therapy is not a weakness”: Against the stigma of mental illness
podcast “important today” Playing with life: waiting for the therapy place Depression is no longer a social taboo. But according to a study, 40 percent of patients often wait months…
Society: Superstition and exclusion: Albinism remains a stigma
company Superstition and exclusion: Albinism remains a stigma Faith (l, 22) is the mother of Akram (2.5, M) and Aisha (4). She has two children with albinism. Photo: Tobias Pflanzen/Christoffel…