Mental Health Hotline Articles
Spotting the signs of Codependency
Codependency often appears as: Prioritizing others over yourself Difficulty setting boundaries Low self-esteem tied to others’ approval Codependency can sneak into relationships that start with the best intentions. When emotional caretaking becomes the foundation, it’s easy to lose your sense of self. With 70% of married couples today living together
How to Tell if You Need Outpatient vs Inpatient Care?
How to Choose Inpatient or Outpatient Inpatient = 24/7 support for severe symptoms Outpatient = flexible care for stable conditions A clinical assessment can guide the choice According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, around 50% of the U.S. population aged 12 or older has used illicit drugs
When to go to the Hospital for Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health disorder, with almost 20% of American adults reporting an anxiety disorder between 2023 and 2024. Some cases are managed with DIY methods, such as lifestyle or diet changes, or outpatient therapy, but you can be hospitalized for severe anxiety. This
How Long is an Inpatient Mental Health Stay?
How long do you stay in a mental hospital for being suicidal, having anxiety or dealing with another behavioral health challenge? It’s one of the most common — and most important — questions people ask as they consider inpatient mental health care for themselves or their loved one. The honest
Untreated ADHD: Understanding How it Affects Loved Ones
Untreated ADHD can have effects that ripple far beyond the individual. Partners, coworkers and friends often find themselves navigating misunderstandings, emotional burnout and daily chaos. Maybe you’ve felt like a broken record, repeating reminders for the tenth time, or perhaps you’ve hidden your hurt when a loved one forgot a
Untreated Depression: Understanding How it Affects Those Around You
If life is difficult and everything seems too much, there’s a chance you have untreated depression. Depression isn’t a state of mind but a mood or mental disorder . It’s how the body and mind react when subjected to stress. Reasons for depression include: Loss and bereavement Hormonal changes following