Posts Tagged ‘Stigma’
Thea James on How Her Rotation in Haiti Changed Her Medical Career
In a panel discussion of Black leaders in Boston, BMC’s Thea James shared a story about a patient who taught her about understanding and trust in healthcare.
Read MoreTeen Parents Have a Unique Set of Needs; This Program Aims to Meet Them
“Teen and Tot was serving a population that needed somebody whose aim was not to keep them down but rather to push them forward.”
Read MoreMen Are More Likely to Die by Suicide, but Less Likely To Have Depression Diagnosis
Socialization, gender roles, race, and the way we screen for depression play a critical role in who receives adequate care for mental health issues.
Read MoreAs a Former Paramedic and Overdose Survivor, EMTs Need Better Drug Training
By reframing how EMS workers approach people who use drugs, we can make big changes in patients’ lives.
Read MoreAnswering the Most Important Questions About Mpox
Misinformation and misconceptions about mpox are rampant, but three experts are here to tell the facts from the fiction.
Read MoreDemystifying Mpox, the Latest Public Health Emergency
In response to the Biden Administration’s declaration, experts set the record straight on what mpox, previously called monkeypox, is and the public health response.
Read MoreFamily Influence Impacts Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Decisions for Young Adults
Eliminating stigma around addiction in family attitudes for all treatment options is crucial, study finds.
Read MoreHow to Close the Racial Disparity Gap in HIV Diagnoses and Treatment
Compassionate, culturally competent care for preventing HIV reduces infection rates in marginalized communities.
Read MoreNew Buprenorphine Prescribing Rules Won’t Solve the Opioid Crisis
Miriam Komaromy, MD, medical director of BMC’s Grayken Center for Addiction cautions that the new rules don’t go far enough in addressing opioid overdose deaths.
Read MoreHuman Rights, Dignity, and Substance Use
A discussion with the medical director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition sheds light on structural failures that impact people with substance use.
Read MoreBreaking the Stigma of Addiction With Language
Word choice can perpetuate or undermine the dangerous stigma surrounding addiction. Advocates are trying to move the needle in the right direction.
Read MoreWhy Do People Who Inject Drugs Delay Treatment for Infections?
Understanding the reasons for self-treatment and targeting community settings may help providers reach people who avoid necessary care, a new study suggests.
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