People who believe ChatGPT may be effective for mental health support are more likely to use it and less likely to report any stigma with its use, researchers from Edith Cowan University reported in a ...

Weight stigma refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discriminatory behavior directed at people because of their body size, most often toward individuals in larger bodies. Common stereotypes ...

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping health-care systems co-ordinate care for dementia as ...

No one likes to be judged, looked down on or have labels put on them by those who barely know them. But that is how many people living with diabetes are made to feel on a daily basis because of lack ...

For decades, many health professionals have blamed individuals for their weight and recommended weight loss as a cure for all of their ailments. However, the latest research in weight science has ...

Despite growing awareness, many mental health myths debunked by professionals are still widely believed. These misconceptions often prevent people from seeking help, understanding their emotions, or ...

Leprosy is one of the oldest known diseases, but it remains surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. These myths tend to cause fear, stigma, and discrimination against individuals who are ...