Published Jul 24, 2020
Why Shame Is A Bad Public Health Tool — Especially In A Pandemic
Julia Marcus from Harvard Medical School critiques the use of shame in public health messaging during the pandemic, advocating for empathetic communication strategies that emphasize positive social norms and address public concerns without punitive measures.
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