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Reality check: Call for abstracts for a special issue on clinical psychology and psychotherapy

... topics are welcome, ranging from prevention, reduction of stigma , overcoming of barriers to evidence-based information and effective ... and clinical symptoms in mental disorders; decreasing stigma vs. trivializing real struggles; neglect of social/societal factors ... / more

Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media

... gay people [11], [12], resulting in a form of “double stigma .” Most bisexual people report that their identity and ... leading to feelings of shame , internalised stigma , and attempts to hide their sexual orientation [13]. As a result, ... / more

When loving hurts: The pervasiveness of stigma towards consensual non-monogamy

... childish, or even harmful. This article reviews how stigma towards consensually non-monogamous relationships is widespread and ... conducted so far. In particular, by focusing on the stigma experienced by people in CNM relationships, we present an analysis of ... / more

Trapped by tranquility: Understanding dependence on benzodiazepines

... can provide a safer, steadier path forward. Breaking the stigma around medication dependence is essential — people need ... / more