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Why is it such a taboo to talk about mental health?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The taboo is less: than it was in the past. Thanks in part to app like healthtap where people can ask questions about all kinds of medical and psychological issues. Feel free to ask any questions you may have felt self conscious about before and find out more about mental health and illness.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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