Being made to feel different, lesser, or unwanted can be a common experience for many minority groups. When people are excluded or denied full social acceptance because they are perceived as having a “lesser” status or value, they can often internalise these beliefs, or stigma. Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) investigated this internalisation, known as self-stigma, among university students. They found that, over time, students with higher levels of mindfulness had lower self-stigma and fewer depressive symptoms.

The American Academy of Pediatrics hosts its annual National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego for the first time in over a decade, offering the latest information in medical research, education and advocacy for children’s health Oct. 2 – 6, 2026.