Should we talk about our health problems?
Listen 00:03:29People share LOTS of very personal health information online these days – with virtual strangers – but not everybody is comfortable talking about an illness they are struggling with.
And some of that is generational. To share – or not to share?
In their weekly conversation, psychologist Dan Gottlieb and WHYY’s Maiken Scott talk about the pros and cons of discussing your health problems with others.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Brought to you by Voices in the Family
Plastic surgery regret — what causes it, and how to avoid it
At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.
2 days ago
Listen 15:29
A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected
Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.
2 days ago
Listen 10:50
‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis
It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?
1 week ago
Listen 34:30