Healthcare professionals experience disproportionately high rates of burnout, depression, and suicide compared to the general population. Despite their role in delivering care, many healthcare workers remain reluctant to seek mental health support for themselves. This paradox suggests the presence of systemic barriers within healthcare culture, particularly stigma surrounding mental health. Professional norms that emphasize resilience, self-sacrifice, and emotional endurance may discourage disclosure and limit engagement with mental health services. These barriers affect not only the well-being of healthcare workers but also the stability and effectiveness of healthcare systems. This study examines how mental health stigma within healthcare professions contributes to barriers to help-seeking among healthcare workers in the United States and considers the broader consequences for the healthcare system. A structured scientific literature review was conducted to synthesize recent empirical research on stigma and mental health among healthcare professionals. Peer-reviewed studies published within the past decade were identified through systematic searches of multiple academic databases using targeted keywords related to healthcare workers, mental health, stigma, and help-seeking behaviors. Studies were included if they examined healthcare professionals in the United States and addressed stigma or barriers to accessing mental health support.The literature was analyzed to identify recurring themes related to forms of stigma, institutional and cultural barriers to care, and the consequences for both healthcare workers and healthcare systems. Drawing on this evidence, the study also proposes policy and institutional recommendations aimed at reducing stigma, improving access to mental health resources, and strengthening support systems for healthcare professionals.