destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz 
destigmatized; destigmatizing; destigmatizes
: to remove associations of shame or disgrace from
destigmatize mental illness
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These figures exemplify a growing movement of men who are using their platforms not only to destigmatize mental illness but to redefine masculinity as inclusive of emotional honesty and psychological care.
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
The article was written alongside Jeanne White-Ginder, the mother of Ryan White, a young boy whose infection with HIV in the '80s helped to destigmatize the disease and rally mainstream American political support towards a cure.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
This experience shaped her mission to destigmatize death planning and empower ordinary people to prepare for the inevitable without fear, shame, or confusion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 June 2025
The brand is focused on three pillars of this social mission, including destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, expanding awareness of resources and transforming the modern workplace.
—Mind Share Partners, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
The article was written alongside Jeanne White-Ginder, the mother of Ryan White, a young boy whose infection with HIV in the '80s helped to destigmatize the disease and rally mainstream American political support towards a cure.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
This experience shaped her mission to destigmatize death planning and empower ordinary people to prepare for the inevitable without fear, shame, or confusion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 June 2025
The brand is focused on three pillars of this social mission, including destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, expanding awareness of resources and transforming the modern workplace.
—Mind Share Partners, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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destigmatize
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de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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