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Scenario

When Family Mental Health History Shapes Present Stigma

I found out my great-aunt was institutionalized for what was probably postpartum depression and now I understand why my family is so afraid of my therapy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Historical trauma around mental health treatment can create family resistance to help-seeking that persists across generations.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Generational trauma — identifying and interrupting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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