Stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship, according to new research from Samaritans Ireland.

Stigma directed towards people who self-harm can affect their chances of renting a home, finding a job or entering a new relationship as some struggle with the behaviour for a lifetime, a survey ...

Diabetes stigma encompasses the negative social judgements, stereotypes, and discrimination encountered by individuals living with diabetes. Such stigmatising attitudes can undermine emotional ...

Each of these studies suggests that self-testing for STIs is not only accurate and cost-effective but could also reduce the global impact of these diseases in a way that is private and removes stigma.

Those with chronic physical illness often internalize stigma associated with the illness; i.e., HIV+, Hepatitis B, Lung cancer. Cultivating self-compassion reduces such stigma.

The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude ...

How Stigma Can Harm. The stereotypes about schizophrenia can create real barriers, such as: Social isolation; Lower self-esteem; Trouble finding jobs or housing ...