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 best for the individual can […]
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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 tips on living with a
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Panic attacks can be triggered by a certain situation or may be a symptom of a mental illness like Generalized Anxiety Disorder or another anxiety-based condition. Someone in the throes of a panic attack may not remember the right grounding techniques to help themselves through it. If a friend or loved one has a panic
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Trying to decide whether to talk to someone in your life about your concerns for their mental well-being is tricky. When that person is your coworker, the depression conversation can be more complicated, as your relationship is likely a blend of personal and professional. Knowing what to say and when is a challenge, but you
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Many people in the United States struggle with anxiety, either situational anxiety triggered by certain events or circumstances or generalized anxiety disorder. If you’re seeking help on how to deal with anxiety, you aren’t alone. A little over 7% of adults in the United States suffer from situational anxiety disorder (SAD), but luckily, this mental illness
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If you’ve started therapy for anxiety, depression or substance abuse, you’ve probably heard about “practicing mindfulness meditation.” Mindfulness in therapy is common for many types of mental illnesses. If you’re still a little confused about how to do it and why it helps, you’re not alone. Once you master mindfulness, you’ll be amazed at how
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Did You See Our Billboard? The Mental Health Hotline now has a billboard in Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. If you saw it and are wondering, it’s the mental health version of free, 24/7 roadside assistance: Anyone struggling and in need of someone to talk to can dial #2245 for immediate help and
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As mental health treatments become increasingly destigmatized, individual therapy is often upheld as the best way to address everything from anxiety to depression to bipolar disorder—and that’s great! But there’s more than one way to explore mental health treatments, and that includes looking beyond one-on-one appointments with a therapist. For many, mental health group therapy
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A traumatic event, cumulative effects of life stress or an acute mental health incident—whatever the reason you’re seeking mental health help today, we’re here for you. One of the most common questions clients ask our counselors at the Mental Health Hotline is how much the treatment will cost. We get it—medical care is expensive, and
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Talking about mental health is never easy—and it can be especially difficult when it comes to sharing with people you love. Even though discussing mental health is more accepted than ever before, admitting you’re struggling or need help can still result in feelings of vulnerability and insecurity. However, speaking out can be an important step.
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