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Take care of your mental health.

If you're feeling anxious, depressed or just not yourself, there’s no shame in getting help. After all, just like your physical health, it’s important to take care of your mental health.

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About mental health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Warning signs

Mental health warning signs may be different for children and adults. Watch out for these signs and symptoms.

Common diagnoses

Common mental health diagnoses in adults and children, including symptoms and support strategies.

Self-care checklist

Self-care helps you cope with stress and negative experiences. Here's how to do it.

Screening

Are you depressed?

Check to see if your symptoms are depression or just the blues. Some questions may be sensitive. We won’t save your information or store it in any way after you leave the website.

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Suicide

Suicide is preventable. Most individuals desperately want to live, but they're unable to see alternatives to their problems.

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Perinatal depression

Perinatal covers pregnancy and the postpartum period. Depression during this time is common, and it can happen to any mom.

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Brain injury

Brain injuries can be a multi-occurring condition with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

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