Social Stigma

'Just periods': How link between PMDD, an extreme form of PMS, and depression is trivialised, lacks awareness in India

Women like Shehla Rashid, who bring matters such as PMS and PMDD and their links to suicide to the public domain and also initiate discussion, must be appreciated

World AIDS Day: Social stigma causing depression in HIV patients

Social stigma, fear of isolation attached to HIV infection is driving patients towards depression and suicide

Ban on commercial surrogacy is not a solution, calculated regulation of surrogates is

we also need to realise that these women are adults. It is the duty of the state to ensure that adults like them are empowered enough to take independent decisions and don’t end up abusing their bodies for the lack of education, employment opportunities or social stigma.

Not 'leftover women': New campaign challenges social pressure to marry in China

A campaign is challenging the idea in China that unmarried women over the age of 25 are 'leftover women'. Instead, they are being shown as 'power women'.

In India, stigma defines the cancer narrative of doctors, patients and families

Sensitising the public about the impact of stigma on patients can reduce the fear-inducing experiences of chronic illnesses. What is important to recognise and understand is that in the centre of any medical care is the patient and they really should be treated fairly, honestly and allowed to make decisions for themselves – even if the decision is not to decide!

Ostracised by villagers, HIV infected couple commit suicide

The couple, living in Hurua village, were ostracised by the villagers and relatives, who had asked them to leave the village fearing spread of the infection, the police said.