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 ...

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A film exploring the complexities of weight stigma, titled "Your Fat Friend," is set to be part of a national campaign for Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The virtual screening ...

Most children and adolescents with chronic skin disorders may experience stigma, which is strongly associated with reduced quality of life (QOL) and childhood depression. Stigmatization has been ...

World Bipolar Day is observed on March 30 each year, marking the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed with probable bipolar disorder. World Bipolar Day aims to raise global ...

Parenthood demands presence – physically, emotionally, and mentally. For LGBTQ+ people navigating an eating disorder, that expectation can feel overwhelming. Research shows LGBTQ+ adults are ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro headed a roundtable discussion about ways to combat substance use disorder, the opioid crisis and related ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Stigma regarding their chronic skin diseases was reported by 73% of pediatric patients in this cross-sectional ...

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 48.4 million Americans experienced a ...

This story discusses suicidality and bipolar disorder. If you or someone you know if contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. When Dawn Howard was ...

Eating disorders can cause damage to a person’s organs, bones, fertility and brain function. People with an eating disorder ...