Particular mental health conditions cant be self-diagnosed; you need a formal diagnosis from a doctor or therapist.
But there are some signs that might indicate that you need help.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
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If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Everyone deserves to have their feelings heard and respected.
Lets go through the steps and options that are available to you.
For Immediate Help
Sometimes you need immediate help for a mental health concern.
The Affordable Care Act ensures that most insurance plans covermental health services.
All marketplace plans do, and many individual and HMO plans do as well.
Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP plans have required mental health coverage components.
It’s a good idea to call your insurance company to find out what services and providers and covered.
You may be reluctant to seek help because ofshame.
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