This study explored public stigma toward people who use heroin in Jordan, where cultural and religious beliefs often frame substance use as a moral failing. A nationwide online survey of over 900 adults found high levels of stigma, including fears of social rejection, job loss, and legal consequences for people who use heroin. Stigmatising attitudes were stronger among non-smokers, married individuals, and retired participants, while no differences were found by sex. The findings highlight how social norms shape stigma in Jordan and point to the need for culturally sensitive public health...

In a new editorial in World Psychiatry, Prof. Helen L. Fisher discusses how public health must recognise the influence of social circumstances and experiences and calls for lived experience to be at the centre of this revolution.

Fisher argues that the design, delivery and evaluation of primary mental health prevention and promotion strategies and interventions should at the very least be informed by those most affected by the social and mental ill-health inequalities, and preferably involve those with lived experience in equal partnership.

Furthermore, she makes the case that engaging and...

Panduan Bahasa Kecanduan berfungsi sebagai sumber daya komprehensif yang dirancang untuk mengatasi dan memerangi bahasa stigmatisasi yang terkait dengan kecanduan. Bahasa stigmatisasi sering melibatkan penempelan label negatif dan stereotip pada kelompok orang tertentu, berkontribusi pada konsekuensi yang merugikan seperti isolasi sosial, penurunan harga diri, dan keengganan untuk mencari bantuan medis. Panduan ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan individu dan organisasi untuk menghilangkan dan mengganti bahasa yang menstigmatisasi, sehingga mendorong perubahan positif dan meningkatkan kehidupan...