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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health Care in Veterans

By Matthew Tull — 2020

The Department of Defense is attempting to convey that the experience of stress as a result of combat-related experiences is normal.

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Asking for Help to Relieve Caregiver Stress

“If there’s something I can do to help, don’t be afraid to ask.” This is a courtesy friends and family often extend to you as a caregiver. You thank them, but then how often do you follow up? What is it that’s holding you back from accepting their offer?

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Alison Van Schie
2020
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A Social Psychologist Explains Why We Should Ask for Help More Often

People wildly underestimate the odds that others will help us, says social psychologist Heidi Grant. From strangers to colleagues to friends, we think people are likely to reject our request, and that leads to people not asking for help as much as we should.

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Angela Chen
2018
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8 Reasons Introverts Might Find It Difficult Asking for Help

We identified 8 reasons why this might be true for many introverts.

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Andy Mort
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Why Is Asking for Help So Difficult?

In a society largely based on helping yourself — just go to any bookstore or library and browse the voluminous self-help section — it may seem odd to promote the idea that we need to learn better ways to ask for and receive assistance. But a small movement is saying just that.

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Alina Tugend
2007
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How to Ask for Support When You Need It Without Sounding Pathetic

“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay

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Suzanne Kane
2017
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The Fear of Being a Burden

Accepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn’t a sign of weakness.

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Hester Hill Schnipper
2021
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Against Persuasion

Philosophers aren’t the only ones who love wisdom. Everyone, philosopher or not, loves her own wisdom: the wisdom she has or takes herself to have. What distinguishes the philosopher is loving the wisdom she doesn’t have.

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Agnes Callard
2021
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