
Resources
This is a curated collection of stigma-related resources from across the globe. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and content has not been independently verified. Our goal is to support learning, spark ideas, and connect you with the broader movement to reduce stigma in healthcare.
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Supporting Non Binary Children Fact Sheets
Transcend Australia’s Parent Hub offers practical, evidence-based fact sheets like How to Support Your Child When They Tell You They Are Non-Binary—available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Arabic and others.
Free LGBTQI+ online learning for junior doctors and other HCPs
Wavelength is a 100% free online training platform designed to help medical students and junior doctors provide safe, inclusive care for LGBTQI+ communities.
Adverse Unintended Effects of Antistigma Campaigns and Intervention Messages: First, Do No Harm
We all want our efforts to reduce stigma to produce only “good” effects. But this isn’t always the case when the message of campaigns is not interpreted as intended. Campaigns can increase stigma and other unintended harmful outcomes.
LGBTQI+ HCP Welcoming Toolkit from the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network
This practical guide includes a clear 5-step process on how to create a welcoming experience for communities, which can be easily adapted for other sectors.
Hep C Stigma from the Clinic to the Streets
Hosted by the Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, this recorded webinar explores the real-world impact of hepatitis C stigma—from healthcare settings to daily life.
Alcohol and other drugs care charter
Reducing stigma is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Care Charter is a practical tool designed to help all staff—across any service—deliver care that is safe, accessible, equitable, and non-judgemental.
Language Matters - guide for AOD workers
Developed by the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), Language Matters is a best-practice guide for non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers.
Understanding the Science and Reality of Obesity for Better Patient Care: E-Learning Module
This one-hour training from the Obesity Collective explores the science behind obesity, shares personal stories from both patients and healthcare professionals, and offers practical tips for better, stigma-free care.
Talking Stigma podcast
In 2019, former Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas publicly disclosed his HIV status. Join Gareth and host Craig Doyle as they talk about how Gareth lives with the virus, how others have treated him, and the stigma around HIV.
Mental Health and the Power of Words Podcast Episode
The language used to talk about mental ill-health can play a key role in reducing or enforcing stigma. And it's constantly evolving. But what terms should be used and when? And by whom? This podcast episode aims to find out.
Speaking of Psychology: Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD
Patrick Corrigan, PsyD, editor of APA’s journal Stigma and Health, discusses where this stigma comes from, how it affects people’s lives, why it’s important for those with mental illness to share their stories.
Wholistic conversations on the liver and hepatitis C: A visual Indigenous wellness perspective.
This DocuStory film captures powerful conversations on wellness, sharing personal and professional stories from across different walks of life. Through these voices, the film highlights the vital role the Indigenous community plays in raising awareness about liver health.
Mental Health Stigma Watch Media Campaign
SANE’s StigmaWatch program has been tackling stigma in the Australian media since 1997. Focused on mental ill health and suicide, the program monitors media coverage and provides constructive feedback when reporting crosses the line.
The Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework: a global, crosscutting framework to inform research, intervention development, and policy on health-related stigmas
Published in BMC Medicine, this open-access paper introduces the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework—a global, crosscutting model designed to guide research, interventions, and policy across multiple health issues including HIV, cancer and mental illness.
Can ‘justified disapproval’ be separated from addiction stigma? An empirical focus is required
While stigma is widely recognised as harmful, some argue it can act as a deterrent to addiction. This paper challenges that idea, examining whether so-called “justified disapproval” can be separated from stigma—or whether it simply reinforces it.
Why does abortion stigma matter? A scoping review and hybrid analysis of qualitative evidence illustrating the role of stigma in the quality of abortion care
Published in the Social Science and Medicine Journal, this study explores how abortion stigma shapes the environment in which abortion is delivered and received and can have important implications for quality in abortion care.
Measuring stigma and discrimination related to hepatitis B and C
A new survey by the World Hepatitis Alliance and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), highlights the impact of stigma on people living with hepatitis b and C.
Online Learning: Diabetes Stigma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Diabetes stigma can have a significant impact on those living with the condition, often creating feelings of blame and shame. This module, developed with input from research leaders and an Indigenous expert reference group, explores the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in managing diabetes.
Diabetes Language Guide
Diabetes Australia's position statement, Our Language Matters, underscores the profound impact language has on individuals living with diabetes. The document advocates for clear, respectful, and inclusive communication that avoids stigma and bias.