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At a recent private meeting, some executives told the New York Fed they worry using the facility would carry a stigma, undermining the tool’s purpose as volatility increases.

The Princess of Wales has called for an end to the "stigma" surrounding addiction, and urged people to offer "empathy and support" to those dependent on alcohol, drugs or gambling.

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But once upon a time, they came with a stigma.

It “also emphasized how underreporting is common because of mistrust, cultural stigma and language barriers.”

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Despite Southern California having the world’s largest Thai population outside Thailand, Thai Angelenos face stigma, language barriers and limited resources when accessing mental healthcare.

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