Why the Stigma of Mental Health Conditions is so Harmful - Health Channel

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Why the Stigma of Mental Health Conditions is so Harmful, Health Channel

The stigma associated with a mental health diagnosis can keep people who are in crisis from seeking help. There are effective treatments that are currently underutilized. Viewing mental health conditions as diseases like diabetes or asthma can reduce stigma and encourage those suffering to get treated.

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