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Stigma and Behavior Change Techniques in Substance Use Recovery: Qualitative Study of Social Media Narratives

Stigma and Behavior Change Techniques in Substance Use Recovery: Qualitative Study of Social Media Narratives

Given the salience of stigma in substance use recovery, posts were eligible if they contained keywords suggesting that stigma might be present, including adjectives that are highly indicative of stigma (eg, “shame,” “untrustworthy,” and “disappoint”), pejorative labels (eg, “crackhead,” “junkie,” and “alcoholic”), and references to persons who might be involved in stigma-related experiences (eg, partners, parents, and coworkers).

Annie T Chen, Lexie C Wang, Shana Johnny, Sharon H Wong, Rahul K Chaliparambil, Mike Conway, Joseph E Glass

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e57468

Women’s Educating and Coping Strategies for Cultivating Supportive Web-Based Spaces for Discussing Sexual and Reproductive Health: Co-Design Study

Women’s Educating and Coping Strategies for Cultivating Supportive Web-Based Spaces for Discussing Sexual and Reproductive Health: Co-Design Study

In many cultures, including South Korea (hereafter referred to as Korea), unmarried women grapple with the stigma surrounding sexual and reproductive health (SRH), often opting to suffer in silence rather than seek necessary care [1-6]. Conversations about SRH topics—such as contraception, menstruation, sexual discomfort, or sexual pleasure—remain taboo, hindering access to essential services, such as screening and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) [3,7].

Hyeyoung Ryu, Wanda Pratt

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e62716

Promises and Pitfalls of Internet Search Data in Mental Health: Critical Review

Promises and Pitfalls of Internet Search Data in Mental Health: Critical Review

Perceived risk related to stigma and adherence to digital mental health initiatives are also important considerations. Fourth, existing studies have been limited by small sample sizes—typically 100 participants or fewer. However, for accurate detection of psychopathology, language models must be highly complex and training of such models requires thousands of observations [46]. Moreover, model generalizability must be evaluated using new sample populations.

Alexandre Andrade Loch, Roman Kotov

JMIR Ment Health 2025;12:e60754

Relative Preference for In-Person, Telehealth, Digital, and Pharmacologic Mental Health Care After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Relative Preference for In-Person, Telehealth, Digital, and Pharmacologic Mental Health Care After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

In both samples, there was a greater overall preference for in-person than digital treatment, but there was a significantly greater preference for digital treatment for those with higher levels of help-seeking self-stigma [18]. Greater preferences for digital treatment options have also been found for select groups, such as first-year college students [19].

E Marie Parsons, Zoë G Figueroa, Michele Hiserodt, Talea Cornelius, Michael W Otto

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e54608

Impact of a Virtual Reality Intervention on Stigma, Empathy, and Attitudes Toward Patients With Psychotic Disorders Among Mental Health Care Professionals: Randomized Controlled Trial

Impact of a Virtual Reality Intervention on Stigma, Empathy, and Attitudes Toward Patients With Psychotic Disorders Among Mental Health Care Professionals: Randomized Controlled Trial

In turn, attitude and empathy levels can also be influenced by the level of stigma [7]. Stigma has been commonly associated with psychotic disorders [8]. Some negative perceptions of individuals with psychotic disorders included inaccurate and pejorative labels such as “unpredictable,” “violent,” and “aggressive,” even by health care workers [9,10]. Thus, stigma potentially prevents individuals who experience psychotic disorders from seeking help, as they fear discrimination [1].

Jing Ling Tay, Yuanrong Qu, Lucas Lim, Rohan Puthran, Chye Lee Robert Tan, Rajkirren Rajendran, Ker Chiah Wei, Huiting Xie, Kang Sim

JMIR Ment Health 2025;12:e66925

Effect of a Short, Animated Storytelling Video on Transphobia Among US Parents: Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of a Short, Animated Storytelling Video on Transphobia Among US Parents: Randomized Controlled Trial

However, reducing stigma toward TGD youth, among adults, remains challenging [9,10]. Stigma acts as a broader social mechanism that contributes to transphobia (prejudice against individuals who defy traditional gender norms) [9,11]. Recent findings indicate that, even within their own homes, only 35% of TGD youth report feeling that they are in a gender-affirming place, with parental transphobia being a key contributing factor [6].

Doron Amsalem, Merlin Greuel, Shuyan Liu, Andrés Martin, Maya Adam

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2025;11:e66496

Unveiling Sociocultural Barriers to Breast Cancer Awareness Among the South Asian Population: Case Study of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India

Unveiling Sociocultural Barriers to Breast Cancer Awareness Among the South Asian Population: Case Study of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India

On top of that, many people assume that BC’s ultimate aftereffect is mastectomy, if not death, which adds a new level of stigma [25,26]. When I was very young, I learned that one of my friend’s mom had breast cancer. At that time, my parents were very conservative; they would not open up in front of other family members/us. I learned later that doctors had to remove her breast. But the good thing is, she recovered totally, and it’s been 20 years. She has an everyday life.

Fahmida Hamid, Tania Roy

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e53969

Impact of a Virtual Care Navigation Service on Member-Reported Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Populations: Case Study

Impact of a Virtual Care Navigation Service on Member-Reported Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Populations: Case Study

According to minority stress theory, the stigma associated with sexual and/or gender minority identities acts as a stressor, potentially serving as a foundational contributor to health inequities among LGBTQ+ people [4]. This inequity includes adverse health outcomes, such as various forms of cancer, mental health disorders including depression and anxiety, HIV, and higher rates of substance use compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts [5-10].

Seul Ki Choi, Jaclyn Marshall, Patrina Sexton Topper, Andrew Pregnall, José Bauermeister

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e64137

Effect of a Narrative-Based Online Course Aimed at Reducing Stigma Toward Transgender Children and Adolescents: Longitudinal Observational Study

Effect of a Narrative-Based Online Course Aimed at Reducing Stigma Toward Transgender Children and Adolescents: Longitudinal Observational Study

The course significantly reduced stigma toward transgender children and adolescents across all question items, despite low baseline stigma levels. After completion of the course, participants were more likely to respond “very positively” and less likely to choose answers in the other categories. This means that there was a general shift in responses toward the “very positive” category, which reflected the lowest levels of stigma.

Merlin Greuel, Van Kinh Nguyen, Doron Amsalem, Maya Adam, Till Bärnighausen

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e59605

Social Media Recruitment as a Potential Trigger for Vulnerability: Multistakeholder Interview Study

Social Media Recruitment as a Potential Trigger for Vulnerability: Multistakeholder Interview Study

Stigma and discrimination persist in many societies, driven by misconceptions about transmission routes and fear of contagion. This stigma manifests in various parts of life, including employment, health care settings, and social interactions, resulting in feelings of shame, isolation, and psychological distress [14].

Nina Matthes, Theresa Willem, Alena Buyx, Bettina M Zimmermann

JMIR Hum Factors 2024;11:e52448