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Massah Stevens, a nurse who contracted Ebola, says her landlord evicted her because she had contracted the virus. She's now building a new home — and won't tell her neighbors that she's an Ebola survivor because she thinks they would be afraid.

The Forgotten Ebola Survivors Of Sierra Leone

Apr 25, 2018
The West African country has about 4,000 Ebola survivors. They still face physical and mental issues. And as Ebola has faded from the news, government support has dwindled.
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Jameson Camp welcomes campers to Tataya Mato week. The week is just for campers affected by HIV/AIDS, meaning either they or a family member has the disease.

Between Swimming And Archery, This Camp Helps Kids Overcome The Stigma Of HIV/AIDS

Aug 04, 2017
One week a year this summer camp welcomes children affected by HIV and AIDS. The goal, aside from having fun, is to help kids cope with the stigma they or their families face because of the disease.
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Shots - Health News
The AP Stylebook, which is used by thousands of media organizations, can shape the discussion over words "addict" or "abuse."

Why We Should Say Someone Is A 'Person With An Addiction,' Not An Addict

Jun 11, 2017
Journalists should quit calling a person who uses drugs an "addict," according to The Associated Press Stylebook. This follows a trend toward "person first" descriptions of people with diseases.
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Shots - Health News
The author (second from right) with boarders from Geel during a fishing outing in 2007.

Community-Based Care Can Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Illness

Jul 02, 2016
People with mental illness are often feared and stigmatized. Psychologist Jackie Goldstein says that having patients live in the community reduces fear and makes it more likely they'll get treatment.
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