Nadine Ferris France, Ireland, EATG Member
HIV Advocate and Certified Facilitator of the Work of Byron Katie
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Self-stigma: an unspoken world of unspoken things - Nadine Ferris FranceReShape
This document discusses self-stigma experienced by people living with HIV. It provides evidence from several stigma index studies that found people living with HIV stigmatized themselves more than the general public stigmatized people with HIV. The document discusses how self-stigma can restrict people's agency and contribute to feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. It examines formative research on the core beliefs underlying self-stigma for people living with HIV in Ireland. The document calls for recognizing and addressing self-stigma through advocacy, interventions that promote self-love and compassion, and paradigm shifts that enable change.
Stigma & discrimination associated with hivaidsliyew
The document discusses stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. It defines stigma as a negative attribute that reduces a person's status, and discrimination as unfair treatment based on real or perceived HIV status. Several forms of stigma are outlined, including physical isolation, social exclusion, verbal insults, and institutional barriers like loss of employment or housing. Stigma stems from lack of HIV knowledge and moral judgments about transmission. It can prevent people from seeking testing or care, and undermine prevention and treatment efforts. Addressing HIV-related stigma is important for achieving public health goals.
Stigma is negative attitudes and beliefs directed towards people based on attributes like health status. HIV-related stigma refers specifically to stigma against people living with HIV. Discrimination occurs when stigma leads to unjust treatment, like denial of rights. HIV stigma is common and can negatively impact healthcare uptake and outcomes for people living with HIV. Reducing stigma requires education to increase understanding and sympathy for those affected by HIV.
Hiv stigma & discrimination by Dr Munawar Khan SACPDr Munawar Khan
The document discusses HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination. It defines stigma as a mark or blemish upon someone that leads to unfavorable attitudes. Discrimination is defined as treating someone with prejudice or partiality. The document addresses how stigma can be external, through avoidance or rejection from others, or internal through low self-esteem and shame. Root causes of stigma discussed include lack of HIV/AIDS knowledge and moral judgments about how it is contracted. Expressions of stigma take forms like social isolation, verbal taunts, and restrictions on jobs or services. Stigma has major impacts like dividing communities and preventing people from accessing support.
Cultural awareness Practical Nursing september 13 2016griehl
This document provides an overview of a cultural awareness presentation for practical nursing students. It includes the date, time, and presenter information. The presenter will share stories from their nursing experiences working with diverse populations. The objectives are to broaden understanding of the Platinum Rule, describe how to apply it, compare it to the Golden Rule, and explore cultural aspects of nursing care. Key topics that will be covered include invisible backpacks, definitions of culture, models of health, cultural competence, humility and safety. Quotes and examples will be used to illustrate these concepts. Contact information for the presenter is provided.
The document provides curriculum materials for a Grade 6 HIV/AIDS lesson. It includes objectives, activities, handouts and discussion points. The lesson plan covers basic HIV/AIDS facts, decision making around risky behaviors, and a fluid transmission demonstration. The goal is to educate students about HIV transmission and prevention in an age-appropriate manner.
Self-stigma: an unspoken world of unspoken things - Nadine Ferris FranceReShape
This document discusses self-stigma experienced by people living with HIV. It provides evidence from several stigma index studies that found people living with HIV stigmatized themselves more than the general public stigmatized people with HIV. The document discusses how self-stigma can restrict people's agency and contribute to feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. It examines formative research on the core beliefs underlying self-stigma for people living with HIV in Ireland. The document calls for recognizing and addressing self-stigma through advocacy, interventions that promote self-love and compassion, and paradigm shifts that enable change.
Stigma & discrimination associated with hivaidsliyew
The document discusses stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. It defines stigma as a negative attribute that reduces a person's status, and discrimination as unfair treatment based on real or perceived HIV status. Several forms of stigma are outlined, including physical isolation, social exclusion, verbal insults, and institutional barriers like loss of employment or housing. Stigma stems from lack of HIV knowledge and moral judgments about transmission. It can prevent people from seeking testing or care, and undermine prevention and treatment efforts. Addressing HIV-related stigma is important for achieving public health goals.
Stigma is negative attitudes and beliefs directed towards people based on attributes like health status. HIV-related stigma refers specifically to stigma against people living with HIV. Discrimination occurs when stigma leads to unjust treatment, like denial of rights. HIV stigma is common and can negatively impact healthcare uptake and outcomes for people living with HIV. Reducing stigma requires education to increase understanding and sympathy for those affected by HIV.
Hiv stigma & discrimination by Dr Munawar Khan SACPDr Munawar Khan
The document discusses HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination. It defines stigma as a mark or blemish upon someone that leads to unfavorable attitudes. Discrimination is defined as treating someone with prejudice or partiality. The document addresses how stigma can be external, through avoidance or rejection from others, or internal through low self-esteem and shame. Root causes of stigma discussed include lack of HIV/AIDS knowledge and moral judgments about how it is contracted. Expressions of stigma take forms like social isolation, verbal taunts, and restrictions on jobs or services. Stigma has major impacts like dividing communities and preventing people from accessing support.
Cultural awareness Practical Nursing september 13 2016griehl
This document provides an overview of a cultural awareness presentation for practical nursing students. It includes the date, time, and presenter information. The presenter will share stories from their nursing experiences working with diverse populations. The objectives are to broaden understanding of the Platinum Rule, describe how to apply it, compare it to the Golden Rule, and explore cultural aspects of nursing care. Key topics that will be covered include invisible backpacks, definitions of culture, models of health, cultural competence, humility and safety. Quotes and examples will be used to illustrate these concepts. Contact information for the presenter is provided.
The document provides curriculum materials for a Grade 6 HIV/AIDS lesson. It includes objectives, activities, handouts and discussion points. The lesson plan covers basic HIV/AIDS facts, decision making around risky behaviors, and a fluid transmission demonstration. The goal is to educate students about HIV transmission and prevention in an age-appropriate manner.
Judith Gould, The diagnosis of women and girls on the autism spectrum, Autism...Autismiliitto
This document discusses diagnostic differences for autism in women and girls. It notes that autism presents differently in females compared to males, and females often mask their symptoms better. As a result, females are less likely to be diagnosed even when symptoms are present. The core difficulties are the same between males and females, but females tend to have more subtle presentations that do not always meet diagnostic criteria. Proper diagnosis requires understanding these gender differences in social interaction, communication, imagination, interests, and responses to sensory input. A late diagnosis is common for females due to the hidden nature of their autism, so recognizing these presentation differences is important.
This document discusses how to assess and refer students exhibiting high-risk behaviors as a resident assistant. It defines high-risk behaviors like sexual risk, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. It outlines the RA's role in recognizing these behaviors, having conversations with students, making appropriate referrals, and following up. The document emphasizes that RAs serve as important front-line assessment agents and should gather information to determine the best next steps, which may include a referral, conversation, or notifying supervisors.
The document discusses a presentation on overcoming mental health stigma for international students and scholars. It covers topics like the prevalence of mental health issues among college students, culture-specific concepts of mental health, seeking treatment, and case studies. The presentation aims to help international student advisors recognize signs of mental health issues, address cultural barriers to treatment, and refer students to appropriate campus and community resources.
Christiana Nöstlinger, HIV SAM Project, Institute of Tropical Medicine, discusses a Participatory Network Approach.
This presentation was given at the Under the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Hair loss PatientsSuketu Bhatt
Body Dysmorphic Disorder, BDD is defined as an excessive concern about a marginal defect in appearance, psychologically affecting work, personal & social life.
This document discusses sexual health and outlines ways for sailors and seabees to protect themselves. It describes several sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus and their symptoms. The presentation emphasizes that abstinence and monogamous relationships are the most effective ways to prevent STDs, while condoms can help but have limitations. It also discusses forms of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancies and stresses the importance of sexual health for mission readiness.
Buchanan, J., Hughes, C., & Thomas, M. (Barnardo’s Cymru) & (April 2009 - January 2010) ‘Homeless youth in North East Wales with complex needs: investigating barriers and facilitators to early intervention', Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care.
Here are some suggestions for creating connection with the student:
- Validate their feelings by reflecting back what you hear them expressing. "It sounds like you've been feeling really sad and alone lately."
- Ask open-ended questions to understand their perspective. "Can you tell me more about what's been going on for you?"
- Remain calm, caring and non-judgmental to build trust. Avoid reacting strongly to what they share.
- Find common ground by sharing a brief experience of your own to relate to how they may be feeling.
- Express care for their well-being. "I'm concerned about you and want to make sure you're safe."
- Thank them for opening
This document discusses stigma related to mental illness. It begins by asking the reader questions about their own experiences with stigma and discrimination. It then discusses how stigma affects those with mental health problems, including negatively impacting patients. The presentation goes on to define stigma and explain theories for why it occurs, including stereotyping, media portrayal, and the process of labelling. It provides statistics on how common stigma is and its effects, such as creating barriers to accessing healthcare. Next, it shares stories from two individuals discussing their experiences with mental illness and the stigma they faced. It concludes by asking how stigma can be reduced through doctors, individuals, and society listening without judgment and viewing patients as experts in their own conditions.
Friends can help treat the symptoms of adult ADHD. Having a close friend who understands their behaviors and provides support can help women with ADHD cope with stress and feel better about themselves. Friends can assist with tasks that cause overwhelm and provide patience and humor. While friendships with other ADHD individuals can exacerbate symptoms, they also understand the challenges. It is important for adults with ADHD to maintain friendships by making an effort to remember details, keep commitments, acknowledge mistakes, and show interest in the other person.
• 5% of visits to the sexologist have fear of sex as a common link.
• It occurs more among women, but men suffer too.
• The aversion is not a sexual dysfunction or a low desire state and can be a "temporary" or "permanent" situation.
Major causes of suicide include untreated mental illness, depression, and the inability to cope with problems. Nearly 1 million people commit suicide each year globally, with suicide being the second leading cause of death among those aged 10-24. Warning signs include self-harm, reckless behavior, verbalizations of suicide, and feelings of hopelessness. It is important to prevent suicide by treating mental illness, talking openly about feelings, and getting help from crisis resources and healthcare professionals.
Understanding Loneliness in Social Awareness Streams - ICWSM 2014 PresentationFunda Kivran-Swaine
An unabridged version of the presentation for ICWSM 2014, on the paper "Understanding Loneliness in Social Awareness Streams: Expressions and Responses" by Funda Kivran-Swaine, Jeremy Ting, Jed R. Brubaker, Rannie Teodoro, and Mor Naaman. Full paper at bit.ly/kivranswaine_loneliness
Stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS continues to a major factor when it comes to getting tested, learning your status and disclosing an HIV+ status. Stigma can also be a significant factor in the workplace. We aim to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS can infect or affect ANYONE. Individuals who are HIV+ can still receive hugs, handshakes, live and love in our homes, and work safely in our workplaces
This document discusses mental health awareness and stigma reduction for international students. It provides an agenda for a presentation including discussing common mental health issues faced by international students, understanding the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, seeking counseling services, and effective programming. Barriers to international students seeking mental health care include stigma, lack of mental health literacy, and cultural differences in understanding mental health. The document emphasizes creating connection, building trust, and normalizing stress and counseling to help reduce stigma. It provides examples of effective outreach programming and resources for international student mental health.
This document summarizes the findings of a community assessment conducted by five Butler County coalitions on marijuana attitudes and perceptions. Through listening sessions with 192 community members, they found that most people see marijuana as having medical benefits and low risks of harm. However, many misunderstand the new medical marijuana law and science around effectiveness and addiction potential. The assessment identified gaps in knowledge around risks, forms of marijuana, and implications for prevention. It recommends providing balanced education to address myths and instill protective factors for youth.
Depression is a condition that affects many people and can lead to serious consequences like self-harm and suicide if left untreated. Depression causes changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. It can be caused by genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Left untreated, depression may result in addiction, self-harming behaviors like cutting, and increased risk of suicide. However, with treatment like therapy and medication, most people see significant improvement in their symptoms. Resources like To Write Love on Her Arms provide help and hope to those struggling with depression and related issues.
This document provides information and guidance for recognizing and responding to students who may be at risk of suicide. It outlines key warning signs and risk factors, as well as steps staff should take to ensure the student's safety and notify parents and mental health professionals. These steps include supervising the student, conducting a risk assessment if trained to do so, informing administrators, and documenting all actions. The document emphasizes that asking a suicidal student if they are thinking of suicide does not increase risk and stresses the importance of not keeping a student's suicidal thoughts confidential.
Judith Gould, The diagnosis of women and girls on the autism spectrum, Autism...Autismiliitto
This document discusses diagnostic differences for autism in women and girls. It notes that autism presents differently in females compared to males, and females often mask their symptoms better. As a result, females are less likely to be diagnosed even when symptoms are present. The core difficulties are the same between males and females, but females tend to have more subtle presentations that do not always meet diagnostic criteria. Proper diagnosis requires understanding these gender differences in social interaction, communication, imagination, interests, and responses to sensory input. A late diagnosis is common for females due to the hidden nature of their autism, so recognizing these presentation differences is important.
This document discusses how to assess and refer students exhibiting high-risk behaviors as a resident assistant. It defines high-risk behaviors like sexual risk, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. It outlines the RA's role in recognizing these behaviors, having conversations with students, making appropriate referrals, and following up. The document emphasizes that RAs serve as important front-line assessment agents and should gather information to determine the best next steps, which may include a referral, conversation, or notifying supervisors.
The document discusses a presentation on overcoming mental health stigma for international students and scholars. It covers topics like the prevalence of mental health issues among college students, culture-specific concepts of mental health, seeking treatment, and case studies. The presentation aims to help international student advisors recognize signs of mental health issues, address cultural barriers to treatment, and refer students to appropriate campus and community resources.
Christiana Nöstlinger, HIV SAM Project, Institute of Tropical Medicine, discusses a Participatory Network Approach.
This presentation was given at the Under the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Hair loss PatientsSuketu Bhatt
Body Dysmorphic Disorder, BDD is defined as an excessive concern about a marginal defect in appearance, psychologically affecting work, personal & social life.
This document discusses sexual health and outlines ways for sailors and seabees to protect themselves. It describes several sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus and their symptoms. The presentation emphasizes that abstinence and monogamous relationships are the most effective ways to prevent STDs, while condoms can help but have limitations. It also discusses forms of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancies and stresses the importance of sexual health for mission readiness.
Buchanan, J., Hughes, C., & Thomas, M. (Barnardo’s Cymru) & (April 2009 - January 2010) ‘Homeless youth in North East Wales with complex needs: investigating barriers and facilitators to early intervention', Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care.
Here are some suggestions for creating connection with the student:
- Validate their feelings by reflecting back what you hear them expressing. "It sounds like you've been feeling really sad and alone lately."
- Ask open-ended questions to understand their perspective. "Can you tell me more about what's been going on for you?"
- Remain calm, caring and non-judgmental to build trust. Avoid reacting strongly to what they share.
- Find common ground by sharing a brief experience of your own to relate to how they may be feeling.
- Express care for their well-being. "I'm concerned about you and want to make sure you're safe."
- Thank them for opening
This document discusses stigma related to mental illness. It begins by asking the reader questions about their own experiences with stigma and discrimination. It then discusses how stigma affects those with mental health problems, including negatively impacting patients. The presentation goes on to define stigma and explain theories for why it occurs, including stereotyping, media portrayal, and the process of labelling. It provides statistics on how common stigma is and its effects, such as creating barriers to accessing healthcare. Next, it shares stories from two individuals discussing their experiences with mental illness and the stigma they faced. It concludes by asking how stigma can be reduced through doctors, individuals, and society listening without judgment and viewing patients as experts in their own conditions.
Friends can help treat the symptoms of adult ADHD. Having a close friend who understands their behaviors and provides support can help women with ADHD cope with stress and feel better about themselves. Friends can assist with tasks that cause overwhelm and provide patience and humor. While friendships with other ADHD individuals can exacerbate symptoms, they also understand the challenges. It is important for adults with ADHD to maintain friendships by making an effort to remember details, keep commitments, acknowledge mistakes, and show interest in the other person.
• 5% of visits to the sexologist have fear of sex as a common link.
• It occurs more among women, but men suffer too.
• The aversion is not a sexual dysfunction or a low desire state and can be a "temporary" or "permanent" situation.
Major causes of suicide include untreated mental illness, depression, and the inability to cope with problems. Nearly 1 million people commit suicide each year globally, with suicide being the second leading cause of death among those aged 10-24. Warning signs include self-harm, reckless behavior, verbalizations of suicide, and feelings of hopelessness. It is important to prevent suicide by treating mental illness, talking openly about feelings, and getting help from crisis resources and healthcare professionals.
Understanding Loneliness in Social Awareness Streams - ICWSM 2014 PresentationFunda Kivran-Swaine
An unabridged version of the presentation for ICWSM 2014, on the paper "Understanding Loneliness in Social Awareness Streams: Expressions and Responses" by Funda Kivran-Swaine, Jeremy Ting, Jed R. Brubaker, Rannie Teodoro, and Mor Naaman. Full paper at bit.ly/kivranswaine_loneliness
Stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS continues to a major factor when it comes to getting tested, learning your status and disclosing an HIV+ status. Stigma can also be a significant factor in the workplace. We aim to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS can infect or affect ANYONE. Individuals who are HIV+ can still receive hugs, handshakes, live and love in our homes, and work safely in our workplaces
This document discusses mental health awareness and stigma reduction for international students. It provides an agenda for a presentation including discussing common mental health issues faced by international students, understanding the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, seeking counseling services, and effective programming. Barriers to international students seeking mental health care include stigma, lack of mental health literacy, and cultural differences in understanding mental health. The document emphasizes creating connection, building trust, and normalizing stress and counseling to help reduce stigma. It provides examples of effective outreach programming and resources for international student mental health.
This document summarizes the findings of a community assessment conducted by five Butler County coalitions on marijuana attitudes and perceptions. Through listening sessions with 192 community members, they found that most people see marijuana as having medical benefits and low risks of harm. However, many misunderstand the new medical marijuana law and science around effectiveness and addiction potential. The assessment identified gaps in knowledge around risks, forms of marijuana, and implications for prevention. It recommends providing balanced education to address myths and instill protective factors for youth.
Depression is a condition that affects many people and can lead to serious consequences like self-harm and suicide if left untreated. Depression causes changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. It can be caused by genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Left untreated, depression may result in addiction, self-harming behaviors like cutting, and increased risk of suicide. However, with treatment like therapy and medication, most people see significant improvement in their symptoms. Resources like To Write Love on Her Arms provide help and hope to those struggling with depression and related issues.
This document provides information and guidance for recognizing and responding to students who may be at risk of suicide. It outlines key warning signs and risk factors, as well as steps staff should take to ensure the student's safety and notify parents and mental health professionals. These steps include supervising the student, conducting a risk assessment if trained to do so, informing administrators, and documenting all actions. The document emphasizes that asking a suicidal student if they are thinking of suicide does not increase risk and stresses the importance of not keeping a student's suicidal thoughts confidential.
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Ireland's National programme See Change works to reduce the stigma around mental health problems through community partnerships and social movements. See Change wants to create an environment with greater understanding, acceptance, and knowledge of mental health. Their Make a Ripple campaign shares personal stories to build empathy and help those with mental health issues feel less alone. See Change works nationwide through town hall meetings, partner events, workplaces and online to encourage open discussion and change public attitudes towards mental health.
The document discusses mental health issues among college students and efforts to address them. It notes that the average age of onset for many mental health disorders is 18-24, and that suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. However, most college students who die by suicide are not receiving treatment. The document outlines goals to increase awareness of resources, reduce stigma, empower peers, and encourage help-seeking. It describes utilizing the Jed Model and notes that a program called Fresh Check Day increased students' awareness, comfort discussing issues, and likelihood of seeking help.
The document describes Helen Mack's proposed "iHurt" app, which aims to help users understand and process emotional hurts from bullying experiences. The app would allow users to identify feelings, stories, behaviors and physical symptoms resulting from bullying. It would provide information about positive and negative views of self and others. Users could then choose pathways to reflect on their experiences and access support resources. The goal is to bring understanding and healing to users' journeys. No funding has been obtained yet, so Helen Mack has started an iHurt Facebook page as an initial step.
Bullying can negatively impact well-being in several ways. It is linked to increased risk of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social and emotional problems. Bullying occurs in many forms, such as physical, verbal, and cyber bullying, and it can happen in schools, workplaces, and other settings. Victims of bullying are more likely to consider or attempt suicide, and bullying has been linked to about half of youth suicides in some studies. Addressing bullying requires ignoring bullies, building confidence, and seeking help from friends or trusted adults.
Working with Self-injury, Suicide & RiskPatrick Doyle
This document provides an overview of a training on working with self-injury, suicide, and risk. The aims are to equip trainees with awareness and understanding of challenges faced, and to enhance skills in caring for patients who self-injure or attempt suicide. Objectives include describing challenges, understanding patients' experiences and historical context, and developing evidence-based intervention skills like risk assessment. Definitions of terms and statistics on self-harm, self-injury, suicide are presented. Common responses to self-injury/suicide and potential functions served are discussed. Risk factors, characteristics of patients, and case examples are also reviewed.
This document outlines an agenda and materials for a workshop on preventing HIV infection. The agenda includes sessions on updating knowledge about HIV/AIDS, modeling effective prevention teaching through exercises, and reflecting on attitudes. One exercise models transmission through a handshake activity where participants spread paper "diseases". The goals are to increase comfort and knowledge about HIV prevention, examine beliefs, and demonstrate skills for instructing others.
Self Harm Policy Launch Powerpoint Presentation Feb 2015.pptgracebella2
This document provides an overview of a new policy and protocol for addressing self-harm in Bradford schools. It summarizes the goals of establishing consistent support for vulnerable students and a common approach for school staff to respond to self-harm incidents. Key elements include introducing mental health awareness programs, information hubs for students, and a pilot intervention program for students who self-harm. The presentation defines self-harm, discusses its prevalence and common reasons students engage in it. It emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and normalizing distress to encourage students to seek help.
Hiv aids related stigma & discrimination by Dr Munawar Khan SACPDr Munawar Khan
This document discusses HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination. It begins by defining stigma as unfavorable attitudes directed towards someone, while discrimination refers to treating someone with prejudice. The document then explores several key aspects of stigma: how it works through social hierarchies, how language reinforces it, and its internal and external forms. Specific examples of external stigma include avoidance, rejection and abuse, while internal stigma comprises feelings of shame and fear of disclosure. The document considers approaches to addressing stigma at national, community, healthcare, and individual levels through education, policies, and community involvement. It emphasizes that stigma and discrimination undermine HIV/AIDS programs by discouraging testing, treatment, and prevention efforts. Overcoming stigma requires promoting human rights and a supportive
This document summarizes a presentation on movies and mental health. The presentation included:
- Screenings of short films about mental illness and group discussions about the themes and emotions they evoked.
- Information about common portrayals of mental illness in movies and the impact of stigma.
- A discussion of mental health and wellness with a panel of experts.
- An invitation for attendees to get more involved through an ambassador program that promotes discussion of mental health issues through art and film.
The workshop agenda covered recognizing and managing risky behaviors among adolescents. Topics included the influence of alcohol and drug use on HIV and STD risks, effective prevention programs, abstinence, negotiation skills, and community challenges. The goal was to increase knowledge of adolescent risk behaviors and identify strategies for teaching refusal skills to reduce sexual risks.
A crash course in sexual health for a more mature crowd! This presentation is recommended for adults. Topics include: PPR services, STIs, birth control methods (including info on natural methods), barrier use and prevention, healthy decision making and healthy relationships
This document provides an overview of a "Movies for Mental Health" event held at Bay Path University. The event featured short films about mental health issues and a discussion panel. It began with an introduction and instructions, noting that mental health is personal and the event was not therapy. Several popular movies depicting mental illness were listed. Short films were then shown and discussed in small groups, focusing on thoughts, feelings, and insights. A panel discussion followed with mental health professionals and student speakers. The document encouraged participants to continue supporting mental health issues through an ambassador program.
This presentation given by Elizabeth Mlambo at the Under the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014, discusses the value of a peer support group for African Australians living with HIV.
Better Communication in Nursing - Ending Nursing Violencegriehl
In Nursing, there exists a culture of lateral violence and bullying, I have finally come to the realization that what we are seeing is the symptom of something much larger, something that starts, grows, and is nurtured with our own participation. We communicate in ways that have the ability to support each other, but we can also communicate in ways that are hurtful, mean, and contribute to a culture of oppression. We need to change our culture.
HIV/AIDS Stigma & Discrimination by Dr Munawar Khan SACPDr Munawar Khan
The document discusses HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination. It defines stigma and discrimination, and explains how stigma works by labeling, stereotyping and devaluing individuals. It discusses the different types of stigma including external stigma of discrimination from others and internal stigma of low self-esteem. Root causes of stigma are discussed as lack of HIV knowledge and moral judgments of those with HIV. Addressing stigma requires educating healthcare workers and the community to correct misinformation and promote compassion.
This document summarizes an event called "Movies for Mental Health" that was held on April 11, 2018 at the University of California, Irvine. The event included watching short films about mental health issues, discussions about the films and themes of stigma and mental illness, and a panel discussion with students and mental health professionals. The goal was to use films to start conversations about improving understanding and support for mental health issues.
This presentation is being used as part of a suicide prevention initiative in Provo, Utah. It was developed by Rachel Peterson, MS, based on best practices. More info on the project may be found at http://lgbtqyouth.org/resources/lgbtq-youth-suicide/pilot-prevention-project
I assigned my 5th grade health classes a bullying prevention project. I created the PowerPoint template and the students researched the information. The students worked collaboratively on this assignment. The final presentation was uploaded to the school website to educate parents and other elementary students.
College of alameda february 16, 2017 - powerpointMaya Grodman, MA
This document outlines an event on movies and mental health hosted by College of Alameda. The event plan includes an introduction, screening short films about mental health and discussing them, and a panel discussion making the issues personal. It is intended to help reduce stigma around mental illness through connecting and sharing experiences. Information provided includes definitions of mental illness and wellness, examples of how mental illness is portrayed in movies, how stigma feels, and ways for participants to get involved going forward through an ambassador program.
Filled in ventura college april 2018 - powerpointMaya Grodman, MA
The document provides an agenda and materials for an event called "Movies for Mental Health" held at Ventura College on April 25, 2018. The event was organized to reduce stigma around mental health through short films and discussion. The agenda included an introduction, setting expectations, watching three short films about mental health and stigma ("Beyond Words", "A to Z", and "Sal Tran"), facilitating discussions after each, and a panel on personal experiences and resources. The document also lists some campus and community mental health resources.
A crash course in sexual health! Recommended for grade 9 and up. Topics include: PPR services, STIs, birth control, choosing abstinence, barrier use, prevention techniques, healthy decision making and healthy relationships.
This document summarizes an event at Rowan University about movies and mental health. The event included a quick introduction, watching and discussing short films about mental illness, and a panel discussion on related topics. Films shown portrayed characters with mental illnesses and conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. The discussion focused on defining and reducing stigma around mental illness through topics like culture, family, self-care, and seeking help. Students were encouraged to continue the conversation by joining an ambassador program to blog and help with future events.
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Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Успешные практики работы – с, среди, в отношении (?) – женщины секс-работни...Фонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Эльмира Осмонова
Сеть «Шах-Айым» (Кыргызстан)
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Лечение ВИЧ: современные тенденции и будущее в лечении // Свилен КоновФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Свилен Конов
консультант Европейской группы по лечению СПИДа (EATG) по вопросам лечения гепатита С
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Само-стигматизация: скрытый мир невысказанного // Надин Феррис ФрансФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Интервью: Как говорить и выглядеть правильно // Юлия РаскевичФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Усыновление для ВИЧ+родителей. Доступ к ЗГМ // Наталья ХилькоФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Наталья Хилько
Менеджер по регионам НП «Е.В.А.»
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Профилактика отказа от лечения среди ВИЧ положительных беременных женщин // О...Фонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Ополинская Наталья
психолог, руководитель консультационного центра «Мама и малыш» (Николаевский благотворительный фонд «Юнитус»)
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Специфика работы по профилактике отказов от лечения в Армении // Анаит АрутюнянФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Анаит Арутюнян
проект-координатор соц. НПО “Армянская Сеть
Позитивных Людей”
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Сопровождение беременных ВИЧ+ клиенток на ОЗТ //Виктория ЛинцоваФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Степанова Екатерина
к.м.н., врач-инфекционист ГАУЗ «Республиканский центр по профилактике и борьбе со СПИД и инфекционными заболеваниями Министерства здравоохранения Республики Татарстан», консультант сайта ARVT.ru
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Насилие и созависимость как фактор распространения ВИЧ // Наташа НагорнаяФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Наташа Нагорная
психолог, директор БФ «Пусть твое сердце бьется» (г. Новоград-Волынский, Украина)
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Свилен Конов
консультант Европейской группы по лечению СПИДа (EATG) по вопросам лечения гепатита С
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Сомнения в том, что ВИЧ существует: наш ответ? // Евлампиева ТатьянаФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Евлампиева Татьяна
фонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА", директор проекта dance4life
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
Беременность, роды и вскармливание при ВИЧ // Степанова ЕкатеринаФонд "ФОКУС-МЕДИА"
Степанова Екатерина
к.м.н., врач-инфекционист ГАУЗ «Республиканский центр по профилактике и борьбе со СПИД и инфекционными заболеваниями Министерства здравоохранения Республики Татарстан», консультант сайта ARVT.ru
Выступление на международной конференции женщин, затронутых эпидемией ВИЧ-инфекции.
6-7 июня 2014. Минск, Беларусь.
Конференция организована фондом «ФОКУС-МЕДИА» в рамках проекта «Поддержка сетей ВИЧ+ женщин»
➡http://focus-media.ru/~tWXfz
При координационной и информационной поддержке ITPCru, совместно с
• женской сетью Е.В.А
• БФ «Свеча»(Россия)
• РОО "Белорусское сообщество ЛЖВ"
• БОО «Позитивное движение» (Беларусь)
• ВБО «Всеукраинская сеть ЛЖВ»
• ВБО «Позитивные женщины» (Украина).
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Preliminary findings _OECD field visits to ten regions in the TSI EU mining r...OECDregions
Preliminary findings from OECD field visits for the project: Enhancing EU Mining Regional Ecosystems to Support the Green Transition and Secure Mineral Raw Materials Supply.
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
World Food Safety Day 2024- Communication-toolkit.
Self-stigma: An unspoken world of unspoken things // Nadine Ferris France
1. Nadine Ferris France, Ireland, EATG Member
HIV Advocate and Certified Facilitator of the Work of
Byron Katie
Email: nadinefrance@gmail.com
Self-stigma:
An unspoken
world of
unspoken
things
2. If I don’t think I’m bad, why
would I think you think I’m bad?
3. Why language matters?
• Enacted stigma/discrimination
• Social stigma/perceived stigma/felt
stigma
• Self-stigma/internalised stigma/internal
stigma
4. Name it
• HIV-related self-stigma: negative self-
judgements resulting in shame,
worthlessness and self-blame adversely
affecting the health of a person
(Kalichman et al., 2009)
5.
6. Where is stigma greatest?
• Consistently, people living with HIV
stigmatise themselves more than HIV
negative people do – up to three times
as much
7. What the evidence says?
People
living with
HIV
General
public
South
Africa
(Simbayi, et al,
2007)
Feel dirty 27% 10% Think PLHA
are dirty
Feel guilty 41% 13% Think PLHA
did something
to deserve it
Feel ashamed 38% 16% Think PLHA
should be
ashamed
Ireland
(SOSC, 2007)
Think PLHA
are viewed
negatively
84% 54% View PLHA
negatively
8. How bad is self-stigma?
• Ukraine Stigma Index Study, of 1500 people interviewed 82% of
respondents experienced various negative feelings towards themselves:
• 58% blamed themselves: 47% felt guilty
• 38% had low self-esteem: 37% felt ashamed
• 9% felt they should be punished: 8% felt suicidal
• Belarus Stigma Index Study, of 370 people interviewed, feelings of guilt,
shame, loss of self-esteem were common. Also actions and decisions as a
result: 50% decided not to have children, 35% decided not to access
healthcare, 20% not to get married, 18% not to go to school, 16% not to apply
for a job
• Maldova Stigma Index Study, 401 people – 46% feel ashamed, 45% feel
guilty, 54% blame themselves
• Asia-Pacific Stigma Index Study analysis of 4395 people from nine
countries: 75% of people in Pakistan saying they were ashamed of their HIV status to
54% in Sri Lanka
• Rwandan Stigma Index Study, 45% said they were ashamed
9. • Objectives, participants and methods
• Explore and examine core beliefs underlying self-stigma among
people living with HIV;
• Make recommendations for possible interventions to address self-
stigma
• 17 participants all living in Ireland
• 11 Irish-born, East, South, West Africa and Central and East
Europe
• Semi-structured interviews, written statements (I am HIV positive
and that means that…)
• Open Heart House and Trinity College Dublin
2012 study: Identifying and Exploring
Core Beliefs Underlying Self-stigma among
People Living with HIV & AIDS in Ireland
10. Breaking it down
• Disclosure, non-disclosure and secrecy
• Sexuality, sexual pleasure and intimate relationships
• Negative self-perception
• Illness, disease and dealth
11. • Fears
• Rejection, being labelled and ridiculed, being
betrayed, disclosure among family
• Consequences of non-disclosure and secrecy
• Social exclusion
• Secrecy, two realities, confidentiality feeding
secrecy
• Perception of thoughts of others
• Negative perceptions
• Extreme sensitivity
Self-abasement (degrading oneself)
◦ Dirty, shame, smelly, ashamed,
contagious, useless
◦ Different
◦ Feeling less than
Hopelessness (suicidal, depressed)
Restricted agency (things I can’t or won’t
do)
◦ Not having a child, not being able to find
work of preference, not being able to
travel, having to chose friends carefully,
not being able to find a partner.
Medication and medical care
◦ Guinea pig, negative side affects, chronic pain
and fatigue
Illness, health, disease and death
◦ Fears of being sick and dying, perceptions of
eradicating disease
Fear of contagion
◦ Fears with intimate partners, children,
grandchildren
Negative body image
◦ Losing weight, gaining weight, swollen stomach,
shrunken limbs
• Sexual pleasure and desire
• Fear of contagion, guilt and lack
of energy
• Unable to relax
• Not enjoying sex – oral sex and
touching
• Not feeling sexually free
• Disclosure and intimate relationships
• Fear of rejection
• Ending relationships
13. ‘It’s great when I’m here, when I’m in Open Heart House,
cause I’m with like me own. But it’s different when I’m
outside, I try, you know, I’m getting better, but it’s very
hard... because I, in me head I know I’m just the same as
everybody else, and I don’t deserve, you know, no one
deserves... but that dirty feeling still stands, no matter how
much I wash, or how many clothes you buy, or how pretty
you look, inside your’e still that, I don’t know what you call
it, worm picking away... some days like I feel toxic, [..], it’s
like as if there’s something eating away from the inside that
no one else can see but every day I feel a little bit less, like
I’ve changed, you know, you change when your’e
diagnosed, and it’s not what people said to me, but it goes
back. I really believe, it’s an unspoken world of unspoken
things’
(participants in Ferris France, N., 2012)
14. People with self-stigma were
half as likely to disclose
their HIV status to their
partner and less than half as
likely to disclose it to their
family ( Kalichman., et al., 2009)
16. Restricted agency
• I can’t have a child
• I can’t get a job
• I can’t find normal work in places of my choice
• I don’t get any opportunity at work
• I can’t work in certain companies
• I can’t travel where I want
• I can’t share my personal items
• I have to choose my friends carefully for the rest of my
life or chose to stay alone
(participants in Ferris France, N., 2012)
17. (participants in Ferris France, N., 2012)
‘my sex life, like he doesn’t say it, but I feel it, the intimacy
you know is gone. The, you know, the experiment, the stuff,
all that’s gone, it’s just basic with the condom’
18. Functions of self-stigma
• Self-stigma may help justify not disclosing HIV status, as
well as reinforce choices to limit life choices
• Self-stigma may act as a protective mechanism, so that if
HIV positive people believe negative thoughts about
themselves, they won’t be hurt when hearing them from
others.
• Self-stigma may reinforce the person as a victim taking
the sense of personal agency away from the person living
with HIV
19. Coping strategies
• Community involvement, professional development
and education
• Personal development, inner work and positive
attitude
• Connection to others and sense of belonging
20. Highlighting the gaps
• Not many programmes exist to support people to address
self-stigma, despite the negative effects (Kalichman, 2009)
• Review in the research found very few intervention
studies aimed at reducing HIV-stigma (Sengupta et al, 2011) not
to mention self-stigma
• Across most stigma index reports, while self-stigma
levels are high, no specific programmatic
recommendations are made
21. What can we do?
• Advocate – self-stigma needs to be recognised as a
significant barrier to quality of life, to accessing
healthcare and most of all to living positively with HIV –
and we need to do it!
• Research into self-stigma
• Programmes – specific programmes to support people
deal with self-stigma
22. More of the same is not
going to work
We need to think outof
the box
23. Where to from here?
Evidence-based programmes and
interventions
• Stress-management interventions, i.e
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR): The Work of Bryon
Katie
(Pilot study just completed in Zimbabwe with Trocaire and the Zimbabwean
Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, ZNNP+).
• Facilitated peer-support groups
• Production of a practical skills-based toolkit for people living with
HIV on self-stigma
24.
25. If I don’t think I’m bad, why
would I think you think I’m bad?
26. Be the change you want to
see in the world……As a man
changes his own nature…
so does the attitude of the world
change towards him
- Ghandhi
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of People Living with HIV (RRP+) Commission Nationale de Lutte contre le SIDA
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28. We are the change: Dealing
with HIV-related self-stigma
in Zimbabwe 2014
Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR): The Work of Bryon Katie
• A simple, but very powerful technique of identifying stressful beliefs
which enables participants to question their beliefs and through the
process experience the opposite of what they might originally believe
29. Objectives
• To design a 12 week programme with and for people
living with HIV to help them cope with self-stigma and
improve well being
• To explore if the programme is suitable for resource-poor
settings such as Zimbabwe
• To produce a curriculum on self-stigma and HIV
• Partnership ZNNP+, Trocaire with support from BKI
30. How did we do it?
• What did the course look like?
• Working with ZNNP+ two groups of 11 HIV positive
people took the course.
• Two locally trained Zimbabwean Facilitators – two
International Certified Facilitators
• 12 session of 3.5 hours each run over 9 weeks
• Weekly one-on-one sessions with Certified Facilitators.
• Weekly homework
• Measuring change
• To measure the effect and changes in people, a
questionnaire before the course, after the course and again 3
months later. Also one-on-one interviews
• Ethics approval as a research project
31. Curriculum description
1. Introduction
2. Other's opinion of me
3. Limitations – what I can’t do
4. Treatment
5. HIV Story
6. Body
7. Sexuality
8. Shame
9. Disclosure
10. Death
11. God
12. Going Forward
• Curriculum designed based on
self-stigma beliefs from the
Irish study with methods of
IBSR: The Work of Bryon Katie
Sessions supported participants to
identify deep held beliefs about
living with HIV – used IBSR tools,
partner work, videos, meditation
32. IBSR: The Work of Byron Katie
Identify a belief: e.g. ‘he rejected
me’
1. Is it true (Yes or No)
2. Can you absolutely know its true
(Yes or No)
3. How do you react, what happens
when you believe this thought
4. Who would you be without that
thought?
• Turn around
• a) To the opposite of the
original belief (find 3 specific
examples)
• b) To the self (find 3 examples)
• c) To the other (find 3
examples)
34. These themes emerged during pre-course focus group discussions of the question:
“When you were first diagnosed with HIV, can you describe some of the feelings you had at the time? ”
The size of each word roughly represents the number of times that the theme was mentioned by participants.
EMERGING THEMES (PRE-COURSE)
35. These themes emerged from analysis of focus group discussions of the question:
“If you had to describe what you got out of this course, what would you say?”
The size of each word roughly represents the number of times that the theme was mentioned by
participants.
EMERGING THEMES (POST-COURSE)
36. • I have learnt that if I stigmatise myself, I give
room to anyone to stigmatise me. I have learnt
that self stigma destroys my peace and my health.
37. • Self-stigma is a killer. You are like somebody who is in a
shell. You won’t do anything because of self-stigma. You
will be imposing thoughts to other people.
39. Doing The Work on HIV
• Stressful thought comes – you
believe it – you suffer
• Identify the thought – ask four
questions and turn it around –
you free yourself
40. • I am worthless.
• I’m not good enough.
• I am a failure.
• I did it wrong.
• There’s something wrong with me.
• People are judging me.
• I’m too fat (thin).
• People are not trustworthy.
• I don’t belong
What’s a stressful thought?
41. Judge your neigbour worksheet
• I am angry/disappointed at XXXX because
• he/she judged me because of my HIV
status
42. IBSR: The Work of Byron Katie
He/she judged me
1. Is it true (Yes or No)
2. Can you absolutely know its true
(Yes or No)
3. How do you react, what happens
when you believe this thought
4. Who would you be without that
thought?
• Turn around
• To the opposite – he didn’t judge
me (find 3 specific examples)
• To the self – I judged me (find 3
examples)
• To the other – I judged him (find
3 examples)
43. More resources?
• Go to: www.thework.com - resources
in English and Russian, free helpline
(some Russian speaking Facilitators),
videos and books
• For HIV and self-stigma, contact me:
nadinefrance@gmail.com