Communication is
always a two-way street.

... Mental Healthcare providers may ask questions that may seem very personal or that may be embarrassing to you. Try and answer these questions as honest as you can. The only reason they are being asked is to understand your health issues and to make recommendations regarding your care.

It’s important for you to be candid and truthful with their doctor. Clear communication between you and your primary doctor is key to quality health care. If feelings of stress, sadness or anxiety are causing physical problems,keeping these feelings inside can make you feel worse and may affect your physical health. If you are having these feelings, you can discuss them with your doctor or health care provider. If your symptoms aren’t caused by other health problems, you and your doctor can address the emotional causes of your symptoms. Your doctor may suggest ways to treat your physical symptoms while you work together to improve your emotional health.

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