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Explore mental health and addiction guides, recovery information and practical support for individuals and families from THE BALANCE. Topic hubs provide clinical ownership; the collections below connect related questions across diagnoses and life stages.
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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Bring triggers, early warning signs, coping actions and support contacts into a plan you can return to.
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Famous People With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Famous people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): examples, triggers, and symptoms, with a calm, factual overview from THE BALANCE.
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Celebrities And Famous People With Bipolar Disorder
A clinically grounded look at public figures who have shared experiences with bipolar disorder, highlighting awareness and stigma reduction.
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Celebrities With Personality Disorders
Celebrities with personality disorders: an overview of personality disorders and why public lists are speculative.
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INFP Celebrities
Explore INFP celebrities and what the INFP personality type means in MBTI, with examples and traits. A clear overview from THE BALANCE.
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Famous People And Celebrities With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A look at famous people who have discussed generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and how pressure and public scrutiny can affect mental health.
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Famous People And Celebrities With Phobias
A factual look at famous people with phobias, from fear of flying to clowns, snakes, and darkness, showing how common fears can be.
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Famous People And Celebrities With Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders affect people from all walks of life. This post shares 10 public figures’ experiences with GAD, OCD and panic disorder, and coping.
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Famous People And Celebrities With Social Anxiety Disorders
A look at public figures who have spoken about social anxiety disorder, and what their stories can teach about stigma and seeking help.
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How long to detox from Alcohol
Detoxing from alcohol or drugs entails removing the chemicals from the body and treating any symptoms of withdrawal that may arise.
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Alcohol Abuse Vs. Alcoholism
While both alcoholism and alcohol abuse can have negative consequences in a person's life, knowing the differences can help you determine the degree of your addiction…
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How Do I Know If I Am Depressed
Certain people have described depression as "staying in a black hole" or a sense of impending doom, whereas others describe it as lifeless, empty,…
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Troubled Teens
In today’s day and age, the advent of modern techniques to deal with both psychological and biological health problems has led to a variety…
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