A Doctor's Perspective on Mental Health Stigma

Two good articles about understanding the difference between mental health facts and myths, and why it's important to have an honest relationship with your doctor. Or if you have an issue, rely on them not YouTube or Google

http://m.huffingtonpost.ca/diane-mcintosh/want-patients-to-love-their-drugs_b_10925464.html

http://m.huffingtonpost.ca/diane-mcintosh/the-other-side-of-big-pharma_b_13185736.html

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