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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This experience shaped her mission to destigmatize death planning and empower ordinary people to prepare for the inevitable without fear, shame, or confusion.
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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
Using this type of language helps destigmatize the disease.3
Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral Symptoms
Dependence on a substance can affect a person's behavior in significant ways.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The 2025 version originated with students from the University of South Carolina’s MIND (Mental Illness Needs Discussion) club, which is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, providing peer support for those who live with it and advocating for suicide prevention.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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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
Using this type of language helps destigmatize the disease.3
Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral Symptoms
Dependence on a substance can affect a person's behavior in significant ways.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The 2025 version originated with students from the University of South Carolina’s MIND (Mental Illness Needs Discussion) club, which is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, providing peer support for those who live with it and advocating for suicide prevention.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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