Misdiagnosis of Personality Disorder Leads to Mistreatment and Stigma
Jessica Matthews, a 21-year-old Welsh nursing student, received a borderline personality disorder diagnosis that led to mistreatment, stigma, and denial of life insurance; after years of battling the diagnosis, it was removed, and she now awaits an autism assessment.
Misdiagnosis of Personality Disorder Leads to Mistreatment and Stigma
Jessica Matthews, a 21-year-old Welsh nursing student, received a borderline personality disorder diagnosis that led to mistreatment, stigma, and denial of life insurance; after years of battling the diagnosis, it was removed, and she now awaits an autism assessment.
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64% Bias Score
Over 10% of Germans Diagnosed with Depression in 2022: A Rising Trend
AOK health insurance's 2024 study reveals that over 9.5 million Germans (more than 10%) were diagnosed with depression in 2022, a rising trend disproportionately affecting women; research links this to genetic predisposition and an enlarged brain salience network.
Over 10% of Germans Diagnosed with Depression in 2022: A Rising Trend
AOK health insurance's 2024 study reveals that over 9.5 million Germans (more than 10%) were diagnosed with depression in 2022, a rising trend disproportionately affecting women; research links this to genetic predisposition and an enlarged brain salience network.
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44% Bias Score
Mental Healthcare Access Barriers for Indian Muslims
A report by Bebaak Collective reveals the underrepresentation of Indian Muslim mental health needs, highlighting the challenges faced by Muslims in accessing mental healthcare due to religious bias, stigma, and a shortage of professionals. The article explores the experiences of several individuals ...
Mental Healthcare Access Barriers for Indian Muslims
A report by Bebaak Collective reveals the underrepresentation of Indian Muslim mental health needs, highlighting the challenges faced by Muslims in accessing mental healthcare due to religious bias, stigma, and a shortage of professionals. The article explores the experiences of several individuals ...
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40% Bias Score
Epilepsy Stigma in Turkey Hinders Treatment, Increasing Mortality Risk
Professor İbrahim Öztura highlights the stigmatization of epilepsy in Turkey, emphasizing that delayed treatment due to this stigma can lead to severe seizures and death; approximately 75% of patients respond to medication, while the rest may need surgery; irregular sleep patterns increase the risk.
Epilepsy Stigma in Turkey Hinders Treatment, Increasing Mortality Risk
Professor İbrahim Öztura highlights the stigmatization of epilepsy in Turkey, emphasizing that delayed treatment due to this stigma can lead to severe seizures and death; approximately 75% of patients respond to medication, while the rest may need surgery; irregular sleep patterns increase the risk.
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16% Bias Score
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
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28% Bias Score
Disability, Dating, and Harmful Stereotypes
This article discusses the negative experiences of disabled women in dating and relationships, emphasizing the need for better media representation and challenging harmful stereotypes.
Disability, Dating, and Harmful Stereotypes
This article discusses the negative experiences of disabled women in dating and relationships, emphasizing the need for better media representation and challenging harmful stereotypes.
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40% Bias Score
Leprosy's Enduring Stigma in Nepal: Stories of Isolation and Resilience
In Nepal, despite medical advancements, leprosy continues to cause profound social isolation and discrimination, as evidenced by Prima Gharti Magar's and Amar Timalsina's experiences of family rejection, joblessness, and social ostracism, even after successful treatment, highlighting the urgent need...
Leprosy's Enduring Stigma in Nepal: Stories of Isolation and Resilience
In Nepal, despite medical advancements, leprosy continues to cause profound social isolation and discrimination, as evidenced by Prima Gharti Magar's and Amar Timalsina's experiences of family rejection, joblessness, and social ostracism, even after successful treatment, highlighting the urgent need...
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28% Bias Score
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
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24% Bias Score
HIV Stigma and Discrimination Hinder Progress Despite Treatment Advancements
While HIV is now a manageable chronic illness, stigma and discrimination persist, impacting quality of life and access to care; studies in Greece and Cyprus reveal high levels of misinformation and prejudice, highlighting the need for targeted public awareness campaigns and policy changes.
HIV Stigma and Discrimination Hinder Progress Despite Treatment Advancements
While HIV is now a manageable chronic illness, stigma and discrimination persist, impacting quality of life and access to care; studies in Greece and Cyprus reveal high levels of misinformation and prejudice, highlighting the need for targeted public awareness campaigns and policy changes.
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20% Bias Score
Living with HIV: Personal accounts reveal emotional and social challenges
Five individuals share their experiences of living with HIV in France and Switzerland, highlighting the emotional challenges of diagnosis, the evolving understanding of the disease, and the persistent stigma surrounding it.
Living with HIV: Personal accounts reveal emotional and social challenges
Five individuals share their experiences of living with HIV in France and Switzerland, highlighting the emotional challenges of diagnosis, the evolving understanding of the disease, and the persistent stigma surrounding it.
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28% Bias Score
HIV Treatment Access Barriers in Africa
Challenges faced in accessing HIV treatment in Africa, focusing on financial, social, and logistical barriers.
HIV Treatment Access Barriers in Africa
Challenges faced in accessing HIV treatment in Africa, focusing on financial, social, and logistical barriers.
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0% Bias Score