Mental Health Hotline Articles

Dangers of abusing SSRIs
Behavior Disorders
MHH

SSRI Abuse – What to Know

What is SSRI Abuse? SSRI abuse refers to the misuse of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants, in ways not prescribed by a medical provider.  SSRIs are among the most commonly prescribed medications for depression and anxiety. They’re generally considered safe and nonaddictive when taken as directed. However,

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How intense phobias can affect mental health
Anxiety
MHH

How Phobias Can Affect Mental Health and Wellness

What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation that can significantly disrupt daily life and mental health. While everyone experiences fear at times, phobias are different. They trigger overwhelming anxiety, avoidance behaviors and emotional distress that go beyond typical fear

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Sleep Disorders - How it impacts mental health
Wellness
MHH

Sleep Disorders: The Mental Health Impact

Sleep disorders are conditions that interfere with the quality, duration or timing of sleep and can significantly affect your mental health. Getting good sleep isn’t just about feeling rested. It’s critical for emotional regulation, memory, concentration and overall well-being. When sleep becomes irregular, fragmented or insufficient, your mind can start

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What are intrusive thoughts?
Wellness
Mental Health Hotline

Intrusive Thoughts and How to Stop Them

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images or urges that are often distressing and hard to control. They can pop into your mind without warning — violent, sexual, blasphemous or simply bizarre — and make you wonder, “Why would I even think that?“ While nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts occasionally,

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Will everyone know if you go to rehab?
Rehab Questions
Mental Health Hotline

“Will Everyone Know?” Confidentiality and Mental Health Care

Mental health confidentiality means your conversations with a therapist or mental health provider are legally protected and private, except in rare, specific circumstances. If you’re considering therapy or treatment, it’s normal to wonder who’ll know about it. Worries like “Will this go on my record?” or “Can my employer find

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Can you take yourself to rehab for personality disorder
Rehab Questions
Mental Health Hotline

Can You Check Yourself into Rehab for a Personality Disorder?

Personality disorders are complex, long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior that can impact your relationships, self-image and daily functioning. Approximately 9% of people have some type of personality disorder . Conditions like borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and avoidant personality disorder often require specialized care — especially

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