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Exploring the stigma surrounding mental illness on Coast Live

Posted at 3:12 PM, Feb 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-26 15:12:26-05

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - It the wake of several high-profil celebrity stories, mental health has become a more openly discussed topic recently.  However, there is still a great deal of resistance in people when considering professional help and treatment.

Local mental health therapist and consultant Whitteney Guyton from Synergy Health Systems (www.synergyhealthco.com or call 757-487-2803) talks with us about the social stigma around seeking mental health help from a professional.