Ep. 30 - Why Asking for Help Still Feels So Hard

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Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross explore one of the biggest obstacles in mental health care: the shame and stigma that still surround asking for help. Even as conversations about mental health have become more open, many people continue to equate needing support with weakness or personal failure.

They unpack how centuries old views of mental illness shaped modern misunderstandings, and why everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, and difficulty adjusting to life are often wrongly associated with severe psychiatric illness. The conversation also looks at how cultural values around independence, self reliance, and perfection make it harder for people to admit vulnerability.

The discussion reflects on what happens when suffering stays private, how self criticism and embarrassment grow in silence, and why simply talking out loud can bring immediate relief. There is also a focus on the role families and loved ones play, especially when well intentioned comments like “just snap out of it” unintentionally deepen the struggle.

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