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Crisis Support, Self-Harm and Mental Health Safety; Recovery and Relapse Prevention: Continuing Support; Family Support for Mental Health and Addiction; Children and Adolescents: Mental Health and Addiction Support; Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Support; Older Adults: Mental Health, Addiction and Support; Neurodevelopmental Support: Care That Fits the Person.
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What is Alcoholic Dementia
Alcohol or Drinking-related 'dementia' is a form of brain damage caused by alcohol. If an individual has 'dementia' caused by alcohol, they will have…
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What to Do When Someone With PTSD Pushes You Away
orm can have far-reaching and debilitating effects on life, often emerging as a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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How A Person With Bipolar Thinks
Your depression is more than just a case of "feeling sad." Bipolar depression manifests itself in a variety of ways for various people. It's…
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What Causes OCD To Get Worse
ymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder can progress and worsen with time. Symptoms vary in intensity and frequency, and you may notice a rise in them…
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Teenage Anxiety Rehab
Helping teens with anxiety is a step-wise process. If you suspect your adolescent is dealing with anxiety disorder the first thing you should do…
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Drugs That Induce Psychosis
Drug-induced psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and confusion during intoxication, withdrawal or medication use. Learn the warning signs, why symptoms can persist, and when…
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How To Get Someone Mental Help
Learn how to help someone get mental health support with calm, practical steps, boundaries, and communication guidance from THE BALANCE.
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Coping Skills for Depression
This article aims to provide an overview of the coping techniques for depression. Each method offers a practical solution to fight this disorder, both…
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ADHD With Bipolar Disorder
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Bipolar disorder are distinct disorders that are increasingly being identified in American children and teenagers and are frequently diagnosed…
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Bipolar Disorder and Anger: Support, Boundaries and Safety
Practical guidance on irritability in bipolar disorder, communication, treatment support, personal boundaries and when to seek urgent help.
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PTSD From Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse, also known as psychological abuse, is a practice of behavior in which one person subjects another to mental or nonphysical acts that undermine…
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Does PTSD Go Away
PTSD is often fully reversible. However, there are sometimes long-term consequences. When PTSD sustains for a long time, dealing with it can be a miserable experience…
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