Learn · Sentences Mindfulness and Mental Health

Mental health issues are common, but many people don’t seek help because of stigma.

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Sentence

Narrator

Mental health issues are common, but many people don’t seek help because of stigma.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should seek help if you're struggling with mental health issues; the stigma shouldn't stop you.

Describing Habits

Many avoid seeking help for mental health concerns due to the persistent stigma.

Asking About Others

Do you know why many people hesitate to seek help for mental health problems?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If there were less stigma, more people would seek help for mental health issues.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Mental health challenges are prevalent, yet help-seeking is often inhibited by societal stigma.

Casual

Lots of people have mental health problems, but stigma keeps them from getting help.

Simpler English

Many people have mental health issues, but are afraid to get help because of stigma.

Phrases to learn

mental health issues

Problems related to one's emotional, psychological, or social well-being.

seek help

To look for or request assistance.

because of stigma

Due to negative social attitudes or beliefs.