Objective To conduct a scoping review of stigma in medical encounters for persistent
physical symptoms and functional disorders (PPS/FD). Stigma is a social attribute that links a …

Since its foundation in 2010, the annual philosophy thematic edition of this journal has been
a forum for authors from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, enabling contributors …

Experiences of shame are not always discrete, but can be recurrent, persistent or enduring.
To use the feminist phenomenologist Sandra Lee Bartky's formulation, shame is not always …

Most people accessing mental health services have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
and/or histories of complex trauma. In recognition of this, there are calls to move away from …

Background Stigma is a complex construct and its association with help-seeking among
those experiencing eating disorders is not well understood. Rates of help-seeking are low …

Background People who use drugs face entrenched stigma, which fosters shame, restricts
service access, and exacerbates inequalities. The use of mass media in anti-stigma …

Purpose Child abuse and trauma are significant risk factors in the etiology of borderline
personality disorder (BPD). Apart from affecting the risk of developing BPD, adverse …

The journey of motherhood encompasses a profound array of emotions, experiences, and
challenges that extend beyond the surface of joy and elation. This review delves into the …

The typical adult patient presenting with a first seizure has a normal clinical examination,
uninformative investigations, and often has no witness to their episode. The assessing …

Background Concepts such as patient‐centred care, patient empowerment and patient
participation have challenged our understanding of what it means to be a patient and what …