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When Taking Medication Feels Like Giving Up

I feel guilty for taking medication for depression because I think I should be strong enough to handle it on my own.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural stigma around mental health treatment conflicts with practical need for support, creating shame about necessary care.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing?”

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