Admittedly, there is stigma attached to any kind of mental illness.

Source: https://snjtoday.com/erasing-the-stigma/

A fact or a stigma that often associates with those with Mental Health issues?

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/breaking-the-stigma-the-silent-struggles-exploration-of-mental-health-and-law-enforcement-challenges/

After the media left she reportedly spent time with all dozen or so Casey House residents and its staff, and her lack of fear in touching an HIV/AIDS patient without gloves was enormously influential in challenging stigma about the disease.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/review/2023/06/03/incredibly-moving-stratford-play-casey-and-diana-captures-princess-dianas-iconic-visit-to-torontos-casey-house.html

A lot of people have a negative stigma around being disabled, and just being Hispanic as well," Rosas said.

Source: https://abc30.com/north-valley-career-dreams-overcoming-challenges/13194305/

“A lot of women do grow up with a lot of period stigma so through our platform on social media we’re trying to kind of squash those menstrual misconceptions and period taboos through education.”

Source: https://smdp.com/2023/02/16/menstrual-cup/

“Also, there is still stigma, causing those suffering from mental problems to hesitate in getting treatment.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/10/22/specialist-mental-illness-a-concern-that-must-not-be-ignored/

Although pawnbroking brings up images of long-gone days, they are still used quite often in the UK and beyond, but there is a stigma attached to them.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/26/want-to-know-the-best-tokens-with-the-brightest-future-consider-shiba-inu-shib-filecoin-fil-and-collateral-network-colt/

Although the exhibit will likely not be an annual occurrence in the community, Houle says their group continues to look for ways to bring awareness to addictions and breakdown the stigma associated with addictions.

Source: https://smokyriverexpress.com/addictions-exhibit-promotes-understanding/

And as people become addicted and they lose control, the stigma is internalized even more, because they feel that this is a moral weakness in themselves.

Source: https://www.enewspf.com/science/recovery-is-possible-national-addiction-expert-discusses-stigma-recovery/

Another recommendation, which recently came into effect as a three-year pilot project, is decriminalization of personal possession of drugs to reduce stigma around drug use.

Source: https://www.cloverdalereporter.com/community/putting-faces-to-statistics-on-black-balloon-day-in-white-rock/

Art enables individuals to challenge this and gives them a new role, as well as allowing conversations that challenge mental health stigma.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23449372.uclan-students-service-users-open-free-art-exhibition/?ref=rss

As a South Asian woman, Panher wants to break the barriers and stigma associated with menstruation in the Punjabi community.

Source: https://www.cloverdalereporter.com/community/surrey-charity-aims-to-beat-period-poverty-one-menstrual-product-at-a-time/

As part of the newly formed wellbeing strategy, Nifco has introduced awareness weeks, which seek to shed light on different issues and help remove any stigma in the workplace, as well as provide additional resources for those who may wish to access them.

Source: https://www.business-live.co.uk/special-features/big-company-ambitions-small-community-27591860

As singer Lewis Capaldi announced that he had been diagnosed with Tourette's last year, Emma added that this is a "massive thing" to normalise the condition and break down the stigma.

Source: https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/23391049.st-helens-mum-run-london-marathon-son-tourettes-action/?ref=rss

Bahall said the biggest challenge is breaking the stigma that cervical cancer is a sexually-transmitted disease rather than one caused by skin-to-skin contact.

Source: https://www.newsamericasnow.com/doctors-appeal-for-women-girls-to-get-pap-smears-hpv-vaccines/

Because a lot of stigma and views of bipolar people is still that we are incapable of thriving in life and that we are two-faced people,” they noted.

Source: https://porthawkesburyreporter.com/poetry-chapbook-chronicles-journey-of-self-acceptance/

Beyond Blue is gearing up for its second Big Blue Table campaign as they partner with astrophysicist, author and former The Bachelor star Dr Matt Agnew to encourage people to share a meal, start a conversation and reduce the stigma around mental health.

Source: https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-09-10/beyond-blues-second-annual-big-blue-table/

Bhargava, a former candidate for state treasurer and an ambassador for Shatterproof, a national organization working to end stigma around addiction, said that makes it essential for the pool of settlement money to be spent appropriately.

Source: https://ctmirror.org/2023/08/20/opioid-settlement-ct-funds-advisory-committee/

“But if I can take that stigma out of it, I’m going for it.”

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/no-one-wants-to-talk-about-poop/

By addressing these issues, we can create a future free from stigma and discrimination.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2023/07/20/it-takes-a-village-to-end-hiv-stigma/