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Stigma and support-seeking

Unfortunately, stigma can often act as a barrier to reaching out for help. Like shame and guilt, stigma thrives in silence. But the more a spotlight is shone on the strength and benefits involved in support-seeking, the smaller the stigma will be. Our top tips can help you manage this

As a first responder, you are exposed to a number of role-related challenges, which can lead to greater mental health difficulties. Unfortunately, stigma can often act as a barrier to reaching out for help. Like shame and guilt, stigma thrives in silence. But the more a spotlight is shone on the strength and benefits involved in support-seeking, the smaller the stigma will be. Our top tips can help you manage this.

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