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Patrick J. Kennedy: “We keep these illnesses secret. And these illnesses being secret are the reason why they are exacerbated.”

On the recordJune 29, 2020
We keep these illnesses secret. And these illnesses being secret are the reason why they are exacerbated.
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Kennedy discusses the stigma surrounding mental health issues and their impact.

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