74% of Americans avoid asking for help
BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma Report found that 74% of Americans believe society still discourages asking for help.
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Sponsor: BetterHelp
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The episode opens with a BetterHelp sponsorship read, anchored by a striking statistic from the company's own 2026 State of Stigma Report: 74% of Americans believe society still discourages asking for help. The ad frames therapy as a way to 'close a few tabs' in an overwhelmed mind, and directs listeners to betterhelp.com/NewYorkTimes to connect with a licensed therapist online.
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