destigmatizes
Makes socially acceptable
Destigmatizes means removes or reduces the shame and social disapproval associated with something.
Mental health advocacy destigmatizes seeking therapy.
Public conversations about addiction destigmatize recovery.
The word implies that the stigma was unwarranted: The campaign destigmatizes HIV testing by treating it as routine healthcare.
Adjusting to a standard
- inclusionBeing made part
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- empathySharing another's emotions
- opennessQuality of being accessible
validation · affirmation · support · nonjudgmental · welcoming · respect · solidarity · receptivity
Regaining what was lost
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
wellness · self-care · treatment · restoration · psychiatry · psychology · overcoming · renewal
Systematic development of mind
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
disclosure · visibility · exposure · publicity · informing · recognition · campaigns · outreach
Gaining authority or confidence
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- releaseTo let go
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
self-determination · independence · unburdening · openness · speaking out · coming forward · disclosure · breaking silence
normalization
Adjusting to a standard
openness · validation · affirmation · support · nonjudgmental · welcoming · respect · solidarity · receptivity · diversity
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
resilience · wellness · self-care · treatment · restoration · psychiatry · psychology · overcoming · renewal · mending
education
Systematic development of mind
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
perception · disclosure · visibility · exposure · publicity · informing · recognition · campaigns · outreach · dialogue
empowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- releaseTo let go
autonomy · self-determination · independence · unburdening · openness · speaking out · coming forward · disclosure · breaking silence · self-acceptance
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Marks with dishonor
shames · vilifies · demonizes · condemns · marginalizes
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