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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

We often feel a stigma around therapy, leading people to wait until their situation is dire before seeking help, which can create bigger problems in the long run.

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Ben Huh on Therapy

@ Y Combinator

06/03/17

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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

There's a lot of myth about therapy; many people wait until a crisis occurs, which is like trying to find a cure when the disease is already advanced, making it much harder to address.

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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

@ Andrew Huberman

There is a strong stigma surrounding psychiatric diseases, which often prevents patients from seeking help and can worsen their symptoms over time.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

Therapy can be incredibly helpful, and if more people understood its benefits, they would seek it out more often.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

We often hear stories of people hitting rock bottom before they change, but many others remain stuck in hopelessness, which prevents them from seeking help or making changes.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Stigma surrounding addiction prevents individuals from seeking help, as they fear judgment and potential consequences like losing their job or children.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Having a therapist provides a safe space to discuss problems that are difficult to share with co-founders or family, which is crucial for mental well-being.

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Lori Gottlieb

04/07/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Therapy isn't just about solving one discrete problem; it's about addressing deeper process issues that can resolve multiple problems in life.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

In Singapore, a pre-pandemic survey revealed a 4 to 7 year treatment gap for mental health care, meaning individuals often wait years before receiving necessary support.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Therapy is beneficial if it allows you to vent and resolve issues, but if you keep looping on the same problems, it can actually worsen your situation.