Do you know what depression is and how to spot it? Odds are, if you don't suffer from it yourself, you may not have a clue. Depression can be subtle, and often goes untreated because of common misconceptions.
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What Treatment Options Are Available for Depression?
Even the most serious cases of depression can be treated. No treatment plan will look the same, because treatment is tailored to each person’s individual needs.
Stop Saying Suicide Is a Selfish "Choice"
Our society has come a long way in understanding the importance of taking care of mental health. Although there have been many improvements in how mental health is addressed, there is still a stigma involved, especially when it comes to suicide.
Myths About Suicide that Contribute to the Mental Health Stigma
Suicide is a difficult subject for most. It's hard to think about it, let alone mention it openly. Yet the decision to speak up is the only way to prevent the increase in fatalities.
Ways that Pets Help with Stress and Mental Health
Pets can provide a great amount of comfort and happiness to their owners. In fact, owning a pet can help reduce stress and improve your mental health.
What to Do When Someone You Love Talks About Suicide
Having a conversation about suicide can be uncomfortable because you may feel an immense amount of pressure to say and do the right thing to support your loved ones. To help you be prepared for such a difficult conversation, read this guideline and make a plan ahead of time for how you can best support the people you love.
Coping with Anxiety On The Go: Assemble a Coping Kit
To be more prepared for handling stress and anxiety “on the go,” you can put together a coping kit that consists of easily portable coping tools that you can bring anywhere in case of an emergency.
How to Cope with Grief and Loss
Grief can be caused by the loss of any person or thing that you lose, such as going through a breakup, losing a pet, cutting out toxic relationships with friends or family members, losing a job, or even selling a home you’ve lived in for many years.
Changing the Attitude Around Mental Health
Negative attitudes and stigmas around mental health make it much more difficult for people to start conversations about mental health and seek help.
What Does Early Intervention Look Like in Mental Health?
It is important to recognize the signs that someone may be suffering from a mental illness and take action immediately to get help.
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