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The Invisible Hand of Inequality

What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the growing body of research on structural stigma, a concept gaining momentum in public health and social science. As a scoping review of nearly 300 studies […]

Health equity

How Structural Stigma Shapes Public Health Outcomes

Imagine a community where laws quietly deny certain groups equal opportunities. Now picture institutions whose practices make accessing healthcare an uphill battle for some. These aren’t fictional dystopias—they’re the lived realities for many facing structural stigma. But what exactly is structural stigma, and how does it shape health outcomes? A recent scoping review sheds light […]

Mental health

A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support

Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where the harder you try to escape, the more stuck you become. For many people experiencing gambling-related harms, this cycle isn’t just about losing money—it’s also about the crushing weight of stigma. In fact, stigma can be just as harmful as the financial and emotional toll of gambling itself. […]

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The Invisible Hand of Inequality

How Structural Stigma Shapes Public Health Outcomes

A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support

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