Father and Son Beat TB Together in Tuvalu
When Kaio Tiira Taula's son was diagnosed with tuberculosis, everything changed. The single father of eight stopped hiding from his own TB diagnosis and started fighting back alongside his child.
Search
Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
33 results for "stigma"
Barnsley Comedy Night Honors Brother 30 Years After Loss
A comedy night featuring Britain's Got Talent stars raised over £5,000 for suicide prevention, held exactly 30 years after organizer Mick Rowe lost her brother. Eighty attendees laughed, connected, and broke down mental health stigmas together.
Uganda Mom Transforms From Despair to Champion for Her Son
After years of facing stigma and isolation as a teen mother caring for her son with disabilities, 21-year-old Martha Apolot found hope through connection with other caregivers and became her child's fiercest advocate.
Oregon QB Dante Moore Urges Governor on Mental Health
A 20-year-old star quarterback is using his platform to advocate for mental health access after battling depression while his mother fought cancer. His letter to Oregon's governor reveals how support saved him and why he's leading the charge for others.
Golfer Gary Woodland Opens Up About PTSD After Brain Surgery
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland is breaking his silence about living with PTSD following emergency brain surgery in 2023, refusing to "waste energy hiding" his mental health struggles anymore. His courage is helping others feel less alone in their battles.
Golfer Gary Woodland Shares PTSD Journey After Surgery
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland is opening up about his battle with PTSD following life-saving brain surgery, choosing courage over hiding. His honesty is helping break the stigma around mental health in professional sports.
Bengaluru Mom Breaks Mental Health Stigma for Her Son
When academic pressure triggered severe anxiety in her teenage son, a Bengaluru mother chose professional help over silence. Seven years later, her decision shows why mental health deserves the same care as physical illness. ##
Ugandan Artist Uses Music and Film to Fight HIV Stigma
Bash Luks is transforming Uganda's entertainment scene by blending music, acting, and HIV advocacy to reach young people where they are. His work with youth health organizations is helping reshape how a generation talks about prevention and testing.
Pro Golfer Max Homa Gets Real About Skin Condition
Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is speaking openly about his 20-year battle with seborrheic dermatitis to help others seek treatment. The golfer wants to break down the stigma that keeps many people, especially men, from seeing a dermatologist.
Ukraine Survivor Daniil Breaks Stigma for Male CRSV Victims
After three years in captivity enduring conflict-related sexual violence, 28-year-old Daniil from Donetsk is now helping other male survivors access support and break the silence. His advocacy work with UN agencies is changing how communities recognize and help male victims of wartime trauma.
Vikings Donate $500K to 18 Twin Cities Charities
The Minnesota Vikings' Social Justice Committee just gave $500,000 to 18 organizations fighting food insecurity, mental health stigma, and inequality across the Twin Cities. Since 2018, the team's owners have donated over $9.5 million to social justice causes.
Nigeria Tackles Contraception Myths With Better Info
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
Kenya Empowers 200 Teen Mothers to Return to School
Two hundred young mothers in Kenya's Kisii County are getting a second chance at education through a government program breaking down barriers to school re-entry. The initiative tackles stigma and poverty that have kept teen mothers from resuming their studies after childbirth.
Nevada Sex Workers Fight for Historic Union at Sheri's Ranch
Sex workers at one of Nevada's oldest brothels are organizing the nation's first union for licensed prostitutes, demanding workplace protections and control over their own image. The effort represents a breakthrough moment for workers' rights in a stigmatized industry.
Nigerian Startup Tackles Mental Health Stigma Across Africa
A Nigerian healthtech company has launched a continent-wide campaign that's changing how young Africans talk about mental health. The Africa Wellness Voices Initiative uses real stories from youth across Africa to normalize conversations about emotional wellbeing.
India's Leprosy Colonies Become Chosen Homes of Healing
Thousands of people cured of leprosy decades ago still live in India's 750 remaining colonies, but not because they have to. These communities have transformed into supportive homes where families thrive and stigma fades.
Moms normalize food banks with online 'hauls' across America
Mothers are filming their food bank visits and sharing them online, removing the stigma around asking for help during tough economic times. Their videos show how pantries provide quality groceries while inspiring others to seek support when needed.
Two Professors Break Alcohol Stigma in Academia
Two researchers are transforming how universities support faculty with alcohol dependence, turning their own 20-year recovery journeys into campus-wide change. Their courage to speak openly is helping other academics seek help without fear.
AI Predicts Addiction with 83% Accuracy Using Simple Test
University of Cincinnati researchers developed an AI that can predict substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy using just a simple picture rating task on a smartphone. The breakthrough could help patients get treatment faster by overcoming the biggest barrier: denial and stigma.
WHO Launches Mental Health Care Plan for 1B People
The World Health Organization just released the first comprehensive guide to integrate mental health support into treatment for neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people worldwide. This groundbreaking package tackles the depression, anxiety, and stigma that plague patients but have been ignored for too long.
Showing 20 of 33