Mental Health Hotline Articles
The Power Of Praise: How Positive Reinforcement Will Bring Out The Best In Friends
Mark Twain famously said, “I can live for 2 months off a good compliment.” Do you feel that way? Do you remember when someone told you something kind or specifically praised your hard work? Positive reinforcement has a significant benefit on your overall mental well-being. Sincere praise can lighten someone’s
Boundaries — Prioritizing Your Wellness
Are you struggling with managing your mental illness? Are your friendships or relationships taking a toll on your mental well-being? Setting behavioral and emotional boundaries in mental health is critical for prioritizing your growth and healing. If you’re unsure where to start setting boundaries with mental illness or with friends,
Living With Someone Who Has Anxiety
Living with an anxious partner can be stressful for both people. Often, a supportive home environment makes a difference in the effectiveness of anxiety disorder treatment. Whether the person with anxiety is a spouse, child, parent or roommate, anxiety in relationships can affect everyone involved. If you’ve made it here,
Living with someone with OCD
Has someone you love recently been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Perhaps you’ve been coping with a loved one’s OCD for some time now but are struggling to find balance. Living with an OCD partner can be frustrating for both parties, but there’s hope and help. At Mental Heath Hotline,
Living with Someone who Struggles with Bipolar Disorder
Learning to live with bipolar disorder (BP) is an adjustment for both the person with BP and their loved ones. Many people feel relief at getting a diagnosis, knowing that there’s hope and help available to them. Even with the proper mental health diagnosis, determining which methods of treatment work
Living With Someone Who Has PTSD
Supporting a loved one with PTSD can be challenging, but studies show a supportive home life offers the best chance for recovery from trauma. When someone you love is hurting, it can be hard to know where to start. Today, the team at Mental Health Hotline is offering our best