Understanding Mental Health

Mental health means striking a balance in all aspects of your life. Reaching a balance is a learning process. At times, you may tip the balance too much in one direction and have to find your footing again. Your personal balance will be unique, and your challenge will be to stay mentally healthy by keeping that balance.
A concurrent mental illness and substance use problem means that someone experiences a mental illness and, at the same time, uses substances like alcohol or other drugs in ways that could cause harm.
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At first glance, schizophrenia may seem like a great puzzle. Its causes are still uncertain; its symptoms, variable. But if it is a puzzle, it’s one that is slowly being solved. New pieces are continually falling into place. Consider what we have learned about its symptoms.
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Work is important to our well-being. In addition to the income it brings, it can be a big part of our identity, how we understand our skills, and a way to contribute to something bigger. However, a mental illness can have a big impact on the way we work.
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In this post, we concentrate on the importance of identifying the early warning signs of a developing psychoses, getting an assessment and initiating treatment to reduce the impact of the episode.
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Recovery is the personal process that people with mental illness go through in gaining control, meaning and purpose in their lives.
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If you are in crisis, call 211. Understanding Suicide Suicide. We would rather not talk about it. We hope it will never happen to anyone we know. But suicide is a reality, and it is more common than you might think. The possibility that suicide could claim the life of someone you love cannot be ignored. By paying attention to
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