Dr. Adames speaks with CNN about the stigma surrounding mental health

Hector Adames, Ph.D., professor at The Chicago School, discusses the impact of mental health stigma for those seeking help.

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“[Stigma] impacts everyone, and probably the people we least expect it’s going to impact, it impacts…it’s like when we get sick with the common cold: We’re all susceptible to it. We’re socialized to believe that anything that’s different is bad, versus really celebrating our differences. The unique thing about suicidality and people who have suicide ideation, is that it actually moves us to fear. That fear paralyzes us, which in turn doesn’t help the person who’s calling out for help,” Dr. Adames told CNN after Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah.

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