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Mental health services aim to provide professional and social support for emotional, psychological, and social well-being. You might need help understanding and accessing individual or group therapy, medication, or specialized treatments for conditions like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or trauma. Emergency helplines for people in extreme emotional states or mental health crises are also available.

 Online and in-person support groups are an option for helping you feel more connected to others on a similar mental health journey.

FAQ

What are common types of therapy?
Common types of therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), exposure therapy, interpersonal therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. If you’re ready, discuss your options with a mental health professional.
Physician referrals, online directories, and insurance providers can connect you with a mental health professional. Institutions like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can identify nearby mental health services, and your employer may also be able to help.
Mental health professionals adhere to strict confidentiality laws and ethical guidelines that protect your information. However, they may share information with your consent or if they suspect a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others.
Psychotherapists often teach people stress management techniques. These may help those dealing with stress develop coping mechanisms, enhance emotional control, and understand and address some underlying issues causing stress. Techniques like CBT and mindfulness-based therapies can support stress management.
Specialized mental health services are available for children. Parents often play a crucial role in attending sessions, encouraging practice, and supporting treatment at home. Therapy can teach children coping skills and measure progress. Medications and whole-family counseling are also available.
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Lauren Masopust is a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides psychotherapy to youths, adults, couples, and families. She finds her work particularly meaningful when off...
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Haley Stricker, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor specializing in eating disorders, marriage and family counseling, women’s health, and trauma.

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Marni Amsellem, PhD

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Marni Amsellem, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and writer. Her areas of specialty include health and health behavior, mental health, stress and coping, and t...

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Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

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Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, is a licensed psychologist based in New Jersey who practices via telehealth in many other states. She has been on the medical staff at Robert Wood Johnso...
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Angela D. Harper, MD, is in private practice at Columbia Psychiatric Associates in South Carolina, where she provides evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for adul...

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Resources
  1. Help for Mental Illnesses. National Institute of Mental Health. February 2024.
  2. Finding Help. Mental Health America.

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