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In many minority communities, mental illness is viewed as a weakness or personal failing rather than a real medical condition. People may feel ashamed or embarrassed to seek help. Recognizing that we all have mental health struggles at times is an important step towards breaking through these barriers. In today’s episode, Matty talks with Dr. Olusegun Ishmael about the negative beliefs or stigmas around mental health care and how we can make it okay for people to ask for help.