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Link – Top Five Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

I think it’s important, as we talk about mental health, that we keep all of these in mind. Yes, we should do what we can to eliminate stigma, and encourage people to get help, and continue to try different types of treatments instead of giving up. But, we also have to address the cost and availability of mental health resources as well.

The truth is, as a society, we are failing in finding ways to alleviate mental health suffering, and we need to find a way to address the issue holistically, so that getting treatment is not viewed as a weakness, and is also available to those who need it.

https://www.socialworkhelper.com/2017/05/02/top-five-barriers-mental-health-treatment/

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