Breaking Down the Stigma of Mental Health Amid the Pandemic
After nearly a year of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling with feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression as a result of prolonged isolation. “If there’s one thing that has really been an important factor in positive outcomes with people with… mental illnesses, it’s social supports.” — Roy Richard Grinker, George Washington University Anthropologist Because of the cultural shame surrounding mental illness in American society, people often put off seeking treatment for these issues. Listen: Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker discusses the r...
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