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Overcoming stigmas about mental illness

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People with mental health problems often don’t seek medical attention out of fear of social stigma.

According to Dr. Sonia Parikh, M.D, Psychiatrist, the biggest barrier to treatment is the social stigma. Mental health issues are highly stigmatized and often misunderstood in our society.

Published in: www.losaltosonline.com


Overcoming stigmas about mental illness

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Dr. Sonia Parikh, MD

Oct 22, 2014

Dr. Sonia Parikh, MD is an adult psychiatrist and chief medical advisor at Savant Care, Inc., expertised in adult ADHD, OCD, addiction, anxiety and other mental health issues…