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Family And Depression

Dr. Melissa Franco, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, affirms her role as primary care physician is to get to know the person and not just the condition or diagnosis. In her case, Yanira Ruidiaz, Social Worker with Baptist Health Primary Care, says she always wants to help people, because it is so rewarding. People don't feel comfortable with the way they’re feeling. Stigma of depression or stigma of mental health can affect treatment. Family is always the best support.

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