Tag: stigma
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Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma
Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists among the least trusted or liked groups. For example, Americans rank atheists first when asked which group “does not at all agree with my vision of American society.” Emphasize media’s influence: news and entertainment often shape public attitudes toward…
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Worldwide mental health crisis, stigma, religion and culture
As of 2024, the global population is estimated to be approximately 8.1 billion people. Developing countries, as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), encompass 152 nations with a combined population of around 6.87 billion individuals. This means that about 85.5% of the world’s population resides in developing countries. Since I – a severely mentally…