The Stigma of Therapy


changing the stigmaHere is a quick and simple article about what going to therapy is and isn’t, and why we should view going as a strength, not a weakness.

My favorite part:

Let’s clarify a few things. Most people who initiate counseling do not have a serious mental illness. They have serious life challenges or are going through difficult life-cycle transitions that may be taxing their current ability to cope. This, in turn, may be adversely affecting their well-being and ability to function as well as they would like.”

Enjoy!

The Stigma of Therapy | Psychology Today.