Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Information
Raising questions, finding answers
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Self-Injury
Mental Illness Statistics in the USA
Mental Disorders in America Mood Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Dysthymic Disorder Bipolar Disorder Suicide Schizophrenia Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Social Phobia Agoraphobia Specific Phobia Eating Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Alzheimer’s Disease For More Information References Mental Disorders in America Mental disorders
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What’s Love Got to Do With It?
What does love have to do with recovery? EVERYTHING! Easily a book could be written on this subject but I only have a few lines, so here goes.
Lack of self-love results in a tremendous amount of inner pain. Low self-esteem often leads people to look to sources outside of themselves for the love that they do not feel for themselves. This can result in “looking for love in all the wrong places” like same sex relationships, drugs, abusive relationships, codependent relationships, eating too much, alcohol, improper sexual relationships, etc. Or one might try medicating the pain with drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, etc.
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Self-Injury FAQ
What is Self-Injury? Are behaviors that alter the body’s appearance such as tatooing, drug use, body piercing, ritual mutilation, etc. SI? How does SI develop? What is the course of SI? Who typically takes part in SI? What ways do people SI? Why would anybody intentionally hurt themselves? What is the connection between Self-Injury and
Common Childhood Mental Disorders
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For parents, the key to handling mental disorders of children is to recognize the problem and seek appropriate treatment. These disorders have specific diagnostic criteria and treatments, and a complete evaluation by a mental health provider can determine whether a child needs help. Some of the mental disorders commonly seen in children are depression, ADHD, and conduct disorder.
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Let’s Talk Facts: What is Mental Illness?
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What is Mental Illness? In the past, the subject of mental illness was surrounded with mystery and fear. Today, we have made tremendous progress in our understanding and especially, in our ability to offer effective treatments. However, questions about mental illness often go unanswered, and stand in the way of people receiving help.
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Crisis Situations
Deeply Troubled?
- If your are greatly disturbed either spiritually, mentally or emotionally, it is imperative that you seek professional help IMMEDIATELY. Online resources and meetings are not to be confused with group therapy or professional counseling sessions.
Phone the appropriate
Hotline 
(worldwide listing) or Christian Counseling Ministry
Suicidal?
- Suicide National Hotline
1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)
National Suicide Hotline
1.888.248.2587
National Youth Crisis & Suicide Hotline
1.800.621.4000
National Adolescent Suicide Hotline
800-621-4000