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Stigma, shame behind ethnic delays in seeking help for mental illness

August 22nd, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized

maria-chiu.jpg.size.custom.crop.1086x724A new study found Chinese, South Asians suffer more severe symptoms than other groups by putting off getting treatment for mental illness

Chinese and South Asian patients experience more severe mental health problems by the time they seek professional help, says a new study that looked at severity of psychotic symptoms and ethnicity.  Read the rest of this article at The Toronto Star…

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