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Parents ‘Face Barriers’ In Seeking Help For Their Child’s Mental Health Problems
December 2, 2010 by NewsBot
New research suggests parents may be deterred from seeking help for their children's mental health problems because of embarrassment, stigma, and the fear of their child being 'labelled'. They may also find it difficult to get an appointment with their GP, or feel unable to raise their concerns during a short appointment...