Determining The Credibility of Social Media Mental Health “Experts”
It’s important to distinguish between peer support and information from the care of licensed practitioners.
It’s important to distinguish between peer support and information from the care of licensed practitioners.
Peer support is essential for a comprehensive continuum of care.
I can’t put too much pressure on myself to be perfect in every social situation.
When I think about the pain my 10-year-old self was hiding, I wish I could tell her that she was more than enough, just as she was.
By facing and addressing my own self-stigma, I took ownership of my situation.
I have faith that I’ll continue to get better. Psychosis does happen, but it’s not the end.
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner.
The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible.
It is crucial to identify the signs and symptoms of self-harm to provide the appropriate care and treatment.
For the first time, I was able to talk about my struggles with anxiety among peers who could relate to the experience.
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