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Stigma, sexual violence hinder progress in fight against HIV

Stigma and sexual violence hinder progress in the fight against HIV

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National director of the Aids HealthCare Foundation, Dr Samuel Kinyanjui, said irrational attitudes and the perpetuation of negative judgments against people with or at risk of HIV discourage them from getting tested, accessing health care and to adhere to treatment. [File, Standard] Stigma and sexual violence are among the major issues that continue to hamper …

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Omaha organization tackling mental health with free program

Omaha organization tackling mental health with free program

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A bright new space. “We work to rebuild, uplift and empower our community and all that looks like,” said Tamika Mease. Host an organization in the fight against the social and economic problems plaguing North Omaha. “We’re dealing with crime, poverty, you know, on top of the pandemic, it just makes it harder to navigate …

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Speaking out about stigma

Speaking out about stigma

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People with psychosocial disabilities frequently face stigma, discrimination and violations of their rights, including within and from the medical community, which reflects broader societal stigma. A doctor shares his personal experience here and how he uses it today to fight stigma. When Dr Ahmed Hankir first experienced extreme psychological distress while a medical student in …

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Colts and Irsay Family Honor Stigma and Mental Health in Monday Night Football Game Against Pittsburgh Steelers

Colts and Irsay Family Honor Stigma and Mental Health in Monday Night Football Game Against Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Colts and Irsay family are using the team’s first Monday night home game since 2015 to shine a light on mental health through Kicking The Stigma, which to date has committed more than $17 million to awareness, initiatives and mental health research in Indiana and nationally. Colts players and coaches will wear special Kicking …

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