Mental Health
Stigma as a Barrier: How Shame Keeps People from Getting Mental Healthcare
Mental health stigma reduces help seeking, worsens outcomes, and is a public health problem with known, effective interventions.
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Mental health stigma reduces help seeking, worsens outcomes, and is a public health problem with known, effective interventions.
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