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 serves to destigmatize coaching and encourage team members to innovate, collaborate and think bigger.
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Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Since its founding 10 years ago, Rhone has worked to destigmatize mental health issues.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Leaders like Mike Rowe and Will Betances are helping to destigmatize these roles and spotlight their financial and professional rewards.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
First, seeking mental health support needs to be destigmatized.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Since its founding 10 years ago, Rhone has worked to destigmatize mental health issues.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Leaders like Mike Rowe and Will Betances are helping to destigmatize these roles and spotlight their financial and professional rewards.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
First, seeking mental health support needs to be destigmatized.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 17 Jan. 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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