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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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Depression And Eating Disorders
Depression and eating disorders are often intertwined, and it's essential to understand the underlying causes and effective ways to address both conditions to achieve…
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Body Dysmorphia
Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition that affects how a person sees
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Self-Harm: Assessment, Support and Preventing Recurrence
Self-harm deserves compassionate care, not blame or an automatic addiction label. Learn what assessment should cover, how to choose support, and why safety planning…
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Negative Self Talk
Negative self-talk is an inner dialog characterized by pessimistic and self-critical thoughts, which can decrease self-esteem, motivation, and performance
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Childhood Anger
Childhood anger is a common emotional experience among children and is defined as a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility in response to perceived…
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Emetophobia: OCD, Eating Difficulties and Treatment
Fear of vomiting can affect eating, relationships, and everyday choices. Understand how emetophobia differs from OCD, when food restriction may involve ARFID, and what…
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Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Hypnagogic hallucinations refer to the vivid sensory experiences that occur during the transitional period from wakefulness to sleep
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Chronic Insomnia
Chronic insomnia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing fatigue, irritability, and decreased productivity
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Alcohol Psychosis
The amount of alcohol that can cause psychosis varies from person to person, depending on several factors such as age, gender, genetics
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Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism: Support and Treatment Options
A guide to the older Asperger’s label, autism assessment, practical support and treatment for co-occurring health conditions.
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Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome has been the subject of much research and debate in the field of psychiatry and psychology
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Kratom: Dependence, Health Risks and Treatment Support
Understand kratom product differences, dependence, withdrawal, serious warning signs and how to seek appropriate medical support.
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