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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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Presentation before label
Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
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- 02Current safety
- 03Patterns
- 04Needs
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Your support, in one place.
Bring triggers, early warning signs, coping actions and support contacts into a plan you can return to.
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How do Insecurities Impact Mental health
Learn how insecurities can affect mental health, including anxiety, depression and self-esteem, and what may contribute to them. A guide from THE BALANCE.
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Intermittent explosive disorder, often referred to as “getting mad over little things disorder” is a behavioral disorder marked by exaggerated
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What Happens If You Take Lamictal And Do Not Have Bipolar Disorder
Lamictal is approved in the United States for bipolar I maintenance treatment to delay future mood episodes after acute treatment. It is also prescribed…
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Battered Woman Syndrome
Battered Woman Syndrome
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Violent Intrusive Thoughts
A violent intrusive thought is an unwanted thought, image or urge involving harm. It can feel frightening or difficult to dismiss, especially when the…
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Financial Stress
Our bank accounts are not the only thing that suffers when we are under financial stress. Financial stress is among the most prevalent and…
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How To Cope With Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal thoughts deserve timely support. Learn about immediate safety, crisis help, a collaborative safety plan and ongoing treatment. If you cannot stay safe, contact…
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What Is Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideation is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "thinking about, considering, or planning suicide."
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Persecutory Delusions
When someone believes that others are out to get them, they might be going through persecutory delusions despite having enough evidence suggesting the contrary.
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Anxiety test
The GAD-7 screens the frequency of seven anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks.
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Depression test
Depression can affect mood, interest, energy and daily functioning.
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5 Stages of Mental Health Recovery
Learn the 5 stages of mental health recovery and what each phase can involve. THE BALANCE shares a clinically grounded overview and treatment pathways.
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