Summary: Stigma kills - and why it must end. Welcome to 1/16/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z discusses the topic of stigma associated with emotional illness and it's treatment. Even today in 2013, stigma continues to limit people from seeking out treatment for depression, anxiety and other emotional disorders. Using a patient's story, Dr. Z takes you through one individual's struggle and ultimate triumph over emotional illness, despite the stigma she faced. He'll bring you up to date on the very latest studies once again linking depression to physical illness. Finally, he discusses the true strength and courage - not only in his patients, but in all of us - to triumph over adversity. Please join us for a very special broadcast this week. In Health News:1. Depression After A Stroke Can Be Deadly2. Depression And Heart Attacks: The Relationship Deepens All this, and “The Healthy Mind Headlines” on this week’s podcast! Welcome!!
