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Stigma

Recorded: August 5th 2022

Duration: 31 mins

In the final episode of the series, Susan Cole and Dr Naomi Sutton tackle stigma faced by persons living with HIV (PLWH), the historical narratives of HIV and misinformation still negatively influencing how some clinicians and some of the public perceive HIV, and utilising the power of U=U against stigma and misinformation. Susan shares her own story of being diagnosed and living with HIV.

 

"One of the most powerful things in terms of dealing with stigma or perceived stigma is actually getting the U=U message out there." "‘Telling’ is definitely better, and I think that it really takes away some of the stigma, because when you talk about disclosing, it’s like a shameful negative thing that you're trying to say."

Guest Speaker

Susan Cole

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Susan Cole

Susan Cole is an award-winning HIV activist, broadcaster, writer and public speaker, who has advocated for people living with HIV for over two decades. She leads community engagement and broadcasting activities for NAM aidsmap, including producing and hosting aidsmapLIVE. Susan is also a member of the 4M network of Mentor Mothers, and a founding member of the Global HIV Collaborative. She was awarded 'Woman of the Year' at the 2020 NAZ OSCARS.

Driving equity for all

In this episode Dr Vanessa Apea joins Dr Naomi Sutton for a frank discussion on health inequalities, their social and economic determinants, and how they are further compounded for persons living with HIV (PLWH).

Just about coping

In this episode, Dr Naomi Sutton is joined by Dr Michelle Croston to discuss the mental health continuum and the exacerbated symptoms of depression and anxiety that people living with HIV are more likely to experience than the general population.

Healthy ageing

Dr Tom Levett and Dr Naomi Sutton shift the conversation on ageing with HIV, urging a move away from 'frailty' towards a proactive, healthy ageing model.

UK-UNB-3442 Date of Preparation March 2023