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
Examples of destigmatize in a Sentence
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The company’s aim: destigmatize cannabis usage through tastefully sophisticated products with a pristine eye towards functional design.
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Malik Peay, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
His message resonated far beyond the confines of Pennsylvania, sparking conversations about the importance of destigmatizing mental-health issues and promoting self-care among public figures.
—John Fetterman, TIME, 2 May 2024
And that includes highlighting celebrities who are doing just that — talking about it — bringing attention to their own mental health issues in order to destigmatize the conversation around the topic and encourage others to feel less alone, or to seek health if needed.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Since then, drug policy at the state level has mostly been progressing toward legalization, embracing liberal attitudes that aim to destigmatize drug use.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Veterans groups say that such a law would help destigmatize psychedelics that in some cases have been more effective in treating certain mental health conditions than traditional drugs and therapies.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
The idea would be to destigmatize the notion of consulting with the government early and often.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Simon has partnered with celebrities like Taraji P. Henson and Charlamagne tha God to destigmatize mental health treatment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The goal of the event is education and to destigmatize what dermatologists do.
—Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
Malik Peay, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
His message resonated far beyond the confines of Pennsylvania, sparking conversations about the importance of destigmatizing mental-health issues and promoting self-care among public figures.
—John Fetterman, TIME, 2 May 2024
And that includes highlighting celebrities who are doing just that — talking about it — bringing attention to their own mental health issues in order to destigmatize the conversation around the topic and encourage others to feel less alone, or to seek health if needed.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Since then, drug policy at the state level has mostly been progressing toward legalization, embracing liberal attitudes that aim to destigmatize drug use.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Veterans groups say that such a law would help destigmatize psychedelics that in some cases have been more effective in treating certain mental health conditions than traditional drugs and therapies.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
The idea would be to destigmatize the notion of consulting with the government early and often.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Simon has partnered with celebrities like Taraji P. Henson and Charlamagne tha God to destigmatize mental health treatment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The goal of the event is education and to destigmatize what dermatologists do.
—Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
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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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