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Explores stigma around mental illness, psychological struggles, and institutionalization.

S. Sreesanth: Cricket, Scandal, and the Weight of Stigma

Cricket has seen its fair share of heroes and villains, but few stories are as complex as that of S. Sreesanth. A gifted fast bowler, he was once celebrated for his fiery performances and match-winning spells for India. However, in 2013, his career took an unexpected and tragic turn when

24 Feb 2025 3 min read

Bhagwant Mann: Overcoming Alcoholism and the Stigma Attached to It

In India, addiction—especially alcoholism—is often viewed through a lens of moral judgment rather than as a health issue. Public figures who struggle with addiction face not only personal battles but also immense societal scrutiny. Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, is one such leader who has openly

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Lakshmi Agarwal: A Story of Courage, Stigma, and Triumph

On a seemingly ordinary day in 2005, Lakshmi Agarwal’s life took a tragic turn when she became the victim of a brutal acid attack. At just 15 years old, she faced an ordeal that would test her strength in unimaginable ways. Yet, from that moment of devastation emerged a

22 Feb 2025 2 min read

Babalwa Mbono: Overcoming TB Stigma and Becoming a Voice for Change

Tuberculosis (TB) is not just a disease—it is a condition wrapped in layers of stigma and misunderstanding. For Babalwa Mbono, a woman from South Africa, TB was not just a personal health battle but a fight against social rejection, isolation, and deep-seated fears within her community. The Diagnosis That

22 Feb 2025 2 min read

Elizabeth Glaser: Fighting HIV Stigma with Courage and Action

In the early 1980s, Elizabeth Glaser was living the life of a happy mother, completely unaware that a simple blood transfusion during childbirth had changed her life forever. The transfusion had unknowingly given her HIV, and without knowing her status, she had transmitted the virus to her daughter, Ariel, through

21 Feb 2025 2 min read

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