Tag Archives: stigma

Mental Health and the Patient Point of View:
More High-Quality Stories Needed

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Laura Newman

I am thrilled that later today, Martha Roberts’ post on her own experience taking medication for mental illness, will run here. I first came across her post through a tweet from Ben Goldacre, author of Bad Pharma. It’s nice to … Continue reading →

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More High-Quality Stories Needed

Alzheimer’s Disease Issues 2011 Fellowship Begins

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Laura Newman

I am in Washington at the National Press Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Issues 2011 Fellowship with about 15 other journalists. The program runs through Wednesday. Today’s session was a half-day, with presentations by Richard Jackson, director of the Global Aging Initiative, … Continue reading →

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National Association of People With AIDS Condemns
New York Post’s Violation of HIV Status Privacy in #DSK Story

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Laura Newman

This morning, I received an email from Frank J. Oldham, Jr., President and CEO of the National Association of People With AIDS, attacking the New York Post for violating HIV status privacy of the maid, who accused former IMF president … Continue reading →

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