Ryan Paige has called Biddeford home his entire life. He grew up in the city, attended its schools and spent time with ...

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 ...

New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that public sympathy tends to decline as mental health conditions are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three organizations in the Susquehanna Valley will receive state funding to help reduce the stigma of substance use disorder ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You look amazing. Have you lost weight?' This common compliment may reinforce stigma and complicate eating disorder recovery.