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TED Radio Hour: Fighting Stigma

  To stop illegal drug use, we typically punish, isolate and shame addicts. Journalist Johan...
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12.04 27 Feb 2018


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TED Radio Hour: Fighting Stigma

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12.04 27 Feb 2018


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To stop illegal drug use, we typically punish, isolate and shame addicts. Journalist Johann Hari explains how these methods perpetuate addiction, and how human connection can be an effective antidote.

 

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After her nephew's suicide, Nikki Webber Allen began to speak out about mental illness -- including her own. She explains why the stigma keeps people, particularly people of color, from seeking help.

 

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 As treatments for HIV have advanced, the stigmas surrounding it have not diminished as quickly. Arik Hartmann argues for more transparency to tackle misperceptions surrounding HIV.

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 Sex worker and activist Juno Mac says the current legislative models for sex work perpetuate a dangerous work environment. She explains the high social costs of letting stigma influence legislation.

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