The Stigma Of Mental Health Is A Barrier To Getting Care

Millions of Americans are thought to experience mental illness in a given year, and the impacts of mental illness are undoubtedly felt by millions more in the form of family members, friends, and coworkers. Though there are concerns about a lack of evidence-based treatment in mental health, it is better than doing nothing - yet nothing is what up to 40% of individuals with serious mental illness get, according to a new new report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest. They cite stigma as a significant barrier to care for many individuals with mental illness. read more

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