Ask an Expert: How Can I Overcome the HIV Stigma?

People with HIV will confront discrimination, but overcoming the stigma is a community education effort to reduce biases.

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · David Ryan

This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series.

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Verywell Health: How can I overcome the HIV stigma?

They will also have to confront discrimination from others.

Ask an expert: Dr. Shepherd

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This is going to be required of healthcare providers, support systems, families, and also society.

Thats why its a community issue and a public health issue.