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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Freer said requiring the teaching of menstruation will destigmatize periods.
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
In addition, company leaders can help destigmatize discussing mental illness in the workplace by being open about their own mental health, Glass said.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
To drive rates down, the report outlines some recommendations including accelerating efforts to decriminalizes and destigmatize those affected by STIs and other infections as well as strengthening the focus on primary prevention, diagnosis and treatment to raise awareness of STIs and infections.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 May 2024
Most of all, Berry says, her goal is to destigmatize this life stage.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 May 2024
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
In addition, company leaders can help destigmatize discussing mental illness in the workplace by being open about their own mental health, Glass said.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
To drive rates down, the report outlines some recommendations including accelerating efforts to decriminalizes and destigmatize those affected by STIs and other infections as well as strengthening the focus on primary prevention, diagnosis and treatment to raise awareness of STIs and infections.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 May 2024
Most of all, Berry says, her goal is to destigmatize this life stage.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 May 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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