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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.

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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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