People with mental health problems often don’t seek medical attention out of fear of social stigma.
According to Dr. Sonia Parikh, M.D, Psychiatrist, the biggest barrier to treatment is the social stigma. Mental health issues are highly stigmatized and often misunderstood in our society.
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About the Author
Shebna N. Osanmoh I, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 years of clinical experience. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. She practices at Savant Care serving patients in California and Texas via telehealth.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Ellen A. Machikawa, MD reviewed this article for clinical and regulatory accuracy.
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