If you're a disabled person who feels shame about your condition and struggles to ask for help or advocate for your rights, you may be battling one of the ...

In a world that often sweeps our struggles under the rug, I stand here, unashamed and unafraid to share my story. Just as body shaming perpetuates stereotypes ...

Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of coercive control and physical abuse. If you need help, you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline ...

News stories about the obesity crisis commonly feature pictures of fat people with their heads cut off. I presume to shield us from shame. As if cutting off ...

If you're the parent of a teenager or work with young people, these tips can help you prevent toxic teen relationships and intervene if you spot signs of ...

Introduction: Understanding NDIS and Its Impact on Health The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has revolutionized the way we approach disability ...

The conversation around mental health, while increasingly vital, is fraught with stigma and misunderstanding. This issue becomes even more pronounced within ...

Oxford Languages defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Stigmatized individuals face varying ...

July being Disability Pride Month presents a vital opportunity to discuss how best to support not only our medical needs but also our mental and emotional ...

The Strong Black Woman trope is the expectation that the ideal Black woman should act with emotional restraint, independence, and in caretaking roles. When we ...

Popular culture often misses the mark when it comes to autistic characters and storylines—when autistic representation is even present to begin with. Whether ...

Apparently, among millennials and Gen Z, there is a growing interest in sobriety – sometimes deemed sober curiosity. Whether you go booze-free for a month to ...