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Thane Psychiatric Hospital Reunites Over 2,200 Patients With Families, Breaking Stigma Around Mental Illness
Thane Psychiatric Hospital reunites over 2,200 patients with families, breaking stigma around mental illness in India
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World AIDS Day 2025: History, Significance And Theme
World AIDS Day 2025 Theme: Despite making progress in educating people, social stigma and taboo still exist. Hence, the day becomes significant in raising awareness
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Teen Rape Victim Dies 18 Days After Consuming Pesticide In Kolkata
A 15-year-old rape victim from Keshiary in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal died on Tuesday evening, 18 days after she consumed pesticide allegedly due to social stigma and fear, police said on Wednesday.
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Anatomy Of Crime: Why Are Women Criminals Treated Differently
The questions abound - why do women commit crimes, why are they treated differently than male criminals, are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered.
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Using AI Chatbots As Therapist? Study Issues Chilling Warning
Researchers at Stanford University found that AI chatbots reflected harmful social stigma towards illnesses like schizophrenia and alcohol dependence.
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1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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Woman Strangles Newborn To Death While Feeding, Cites Girl Child Stigma
A 28-year-old Delhi woman strangled her newborn daughter to death while breastfeeding her because she was upset over the social stigma of the births of four girl children, police have said
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Bombay High Court Allows 19-Year-Old Woman To Terminate 25-Week Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 19-year-old woman to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, which she sought on the grounds of "grave psychological effects" and "social stigma".
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Who Is Shanti Devi? World-Renowed Godna Painter And Padma Awardee
Shanti Devi Paswan and her husband Shivan Paswan overcame social stigma to become globally recognised Godna painters.
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Individual Facing Casteism Has Right To Change Surname: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the CBSE to comply with the request of two siblings belonging to the Scheduled Caste community to update their father's surname, which he has changed due to social stigma, in their Class 10 and 12 certificates.
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Thane Psychiatric Hospital Reunites Over 2,200 Patients With Families, Breaking Stigma Around Mental Illness
Thane Psychiatric Hospital reunites over 2,200 patients with families, breaking stigma around mental illness in India
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World AIDS Day 2025: History, Significance And Theme
World AIDS Day 2025 Theme: Despite making progress in educating people, social stigma and taboo still exist. Hence, the day becomes significant in raising awareness
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Teen Rape Victim Dies 18 Days After Consuming Pesticide In Kolkata
A 15-year-old rape victim from Keshiary in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal died on Tuesday evening, 18 days after she consumed pesticide allegedly due to social stigma and fear, police said on Wednesday.
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Anatomy Of Crime: Why Are Women Criminals Treated Differently
The questions abound - why do women commit crimes, why are they treated differently than male criminals, are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered.
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Using AI Chatbots As Therapist? Study Issues Chilling Warning
Researchers at Stanford University found that AI chatbots reflected harmful social stigma towards illnesses like schizophrenia and alcohol dependence.
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1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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Woman Strangles Newborn To Death While Feeding, Cites Girl Child Stigma
A 28-year-old Delhi woman strangled her newborn daughter to death while breastfeeding her because she was upset over the social stigma of the births of four girl children, police have said
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Bombay High Court Allows 19-Year-Old Woman To Terminate 25-Week Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 19-year-old woman to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, which she sought on the grounds of "grave psychological effects" and "social stigma".
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Who Is Shanti Devi? World-Renowed Godna Painter And Padma Awardee
Shanti Devi Paswan and her husband Shivan Paswan overcame social stigma to become globally recognised Godna painters.
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Individual Facing Casteism Has Right To Change Surname: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the CBSE to comply with the request of two siblings belonging to the Scheduled Caste community to update their father's surname, which he has changed due to social stigma, in their Class 10 and 12 certificates.
