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Is mental illness physical or mental?

Understanding mental health

What is mental illness?
How do I know if I have a mental Illness?
What mental illness do I have?
How common is mental illness?
Why do I have a mental illness?
What causes mental illness?
Is mental illness genetic?
How can I find accurate mental health information online?

Living with mental health concerns

Am I crazy?
What does mental illness feel like?
Is this condition forever? Will I always feel this way?
Am I broken?

Mental illness: treatment and recovery

How do you treat mental illness?
Is mental illness curable?
Does mental illness go away on its own?
How can I take charge of my own mental health?
How health insurance works
Who makes mental health decisions for me if I can’t?
Do I need to go to the hospital?
How do I get an emotional support animal?

Therapy 101

How does therapy work? What to expect
How does online therapy work?
How do I find a therapist?
What should I look for in a therapist?
I can’t afford therapy!
I don’t want to go to therapy!
I don’t like my therapist

Mental health medications 101

How do I find the right medication for my mental health?
How fast do mental health meds work?
Do I have to take medication forever?
Can genetic testing help me find the right mental health meds?
I can’t afford mental health meds!
I don’t want to take medication!
I think my medication is making me feel worse
I feel better; should I go off my meds?

Mental health self-help 101

How can I improve my mental health on my own?
Thinking traps: How can I deal with negative thoughts?
How can I manage my emotions?
Mental health DIY tools
Can an app help my mental health problems?
What can keeping a journal do for my mental health?
My coping skills aren’t working anymore
Can meditation improve my mental health?

Finding mental health support

Who can I talk to about my mental health?
I’m afraid to talk to anyone about my mental health
Should I talk to someone about my mental health?
Think Ahead: Mental Health Crisis Plan

Supporting a loved one through a mental health concern

I think someone I care about has a mental illness
Worksheet: Starting a conversation with someone about their mental health
How can I help a loved one with a mental illness?
How to help someone make decisions about their mental health

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