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.
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