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What’s the Difference Between Public and Private Behavioral Health Care?
Finding the right health care isn’t always easy. That’s especially true when you’re looking for behavioral health care, like help with substance abuse or mental health challenges. Where do you even begin? Well, the first question to ask yourself is which type of...
Barriers To Getting Mental Health Help – And How to Counter Them
When you’re struggling with your mental health, the barriers to getting care can seem insurmountable. Not sure how to get over the barriers to getting mental health help before it becomes a crisis? Here are a few tips on how to get started.
Mental Health Days: What Are My Children’s Rights in Virginia Public Schools?
Taking a “mental health day” has become more common over the last few years, and not just for adults. But do public schools even allow students to stay home from school for a mental health day? And what are the impacts of taking a mental health day, both good and bad, for children and teens?
What To Do When a Child Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
Few things are more frightening than when you think your child might be thinking of suicide. Suicide is such a heavy topic, and still a taboo one at that. It’s not an easy subject to approach, but it is a crucial one. If you think your child or teen might be having suicidal thoughts, read on to learn a few ways you can help.
Am I Actually Depressed? I Feel Like My Problems Are Not Serious Enough
When you’re struggling with your mental health, you might wonder if your problems are “real” or “serious enough.” It seems like everyone has a mental illness these days, so how do you know if you really have depression or another mental health condition – or if your problems aren’t actually all that bad?
Is Mental Health Just a Trend?
The last few years have seen a rapid increase in the discussion of mental health online, especially on the social media platform TikTok. You might wonder why it seems like everyone has a mental health condition now. Why didn’t we all have depression or anxiety 10, 20 or 50 years ago? Are all these people just faking it for attention? And is this mental health obsession just a passing trend?
What To Do if My Loved One Refuses Help for Their Mental Health?
This time of year can be exciting, but for many, the fun and joy of the holiday season can be disrupted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition usually triggered by shorter days and cooler weather. What can you do when you notice a loved one suffering from SAD or another mental health condition?
Why Do People With SMI Like Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia Stop Taking Their Meds?
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia often stop taking their medications at some point. There are several common reasons behind this. If someone you know has stopped taking their mental health medications, it’s important to take the time to understand why. This can help you to figure out how you can help.
Starting Over – Becoming Clean After a Relapse
Sometimes life feels like such a struggle, and that’s especially true when it comes to fighting addiction. Making the decision to recover makes you feel so powerful. Maybe that’s why a relapse makes you feel powerless. And why, afterwards, getting back on track seems impossible, or even pointless. But you should know that, even if you’ve relapsed, you’re still doing a great job. You made the choice to fight and change your life, and every time you get back up and try again, you’re proving that you’re committed to that decision.
10 Signs of Mental Illness Not To Ignore
While it’s absolutely not your fault if someone you know dies by suicide, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to be vigilant for signs and prevent suicide when you can. If someone you know is showing any of the following signs, do not ignore them. You might be the one to be there for them. You might prevent a suicide.
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