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Scenario

When Family Stoicism Prevents Mental Health Care

My family considers any display of emotion as weakness but my anxiety attacks are getting worse and I need help but don't know how to ask for it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural or familial values around emotional restraint can create barriers to seeking help for legitimate psychological distress.

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