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The Shame Game: Are You Avoiding the Doctor? If So, the Reason Might Be Embarrassment

Shame—not cost or convenience—is causing far too many people to avoid medical and mental care, even when that care is free or low-cost. How someone feels about asking for help can have a real effect on a person’s future—especially if it becomes the reason that person doesn’t go to the doctor or see a therapist when necessary.

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