Mental Health
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Mental Health
Asked by S.T. from Melbourne
on June 9, 2007
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Hi I am a mother of three and I have been battling depression for years. I lost my father a few months ago and it seems to have triggered a bad spell. I was on medica...
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- Call Catholic Charities and Jewish Federation these are the 2 main agencies that I can think of- they can point you in the direction of various clinics, etc not re...
- You didn't say where you live, but my sister doesn't have coverage either, had a really bad period not too long ago and had a lot of friends trying to source help for ...
- It is so good that you are seeking help. I have a few suggestions. Find a local church. All churches offer free counseling and some have groups that deal with depres...
Mental Health
Asked by C.J. from Washington DC
on January 21, 2011
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This may seem a little off the wall. I was looking for moms opinions on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, also known as onset bipolar disorder. There are a lot of websites a...
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- Bipolar disorder has it ROOT in endocrine disease. Particularly, the hormones cortisol, and sex hormones, as well as thyroid hormones. What are his specific symptom...
- What? I've never heard of such a thing....not that I'm an expert, but seriously? Perfectly normal 4 year olds who have never experienced any trauma are like creature...
- First off, to all of the people who have never dealt with this issue, you should not be giving advice about it. I knew that there was a problem with my child from the ...
Mental Health Insurance
Asked by L.O. from Denver
on September 4, 2012
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I'm wanting to take my son to see a counselor or at least go on ADHD meds. But all those things are classified under Mental Health and you will get charged full price...
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- Psychiatrists are sometimes covered under specialist and not mental health because there are visits required by law to write the prescriptions since a lot of the meds ...
- You can list medical expenses you have incurred in the non-insured months when you sign up for medicaid, and they will pay them. At least, that's how it works in PA. ...
- I think you need to call the insurance provider. It may be that if the primary doc refers the child that they will cover it. It is medical care and I don't see how any...
What Do You Do for "Mental Health Day"
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on July 7, 2010
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We've had a lot of stuff going on the past few weeks and today was the last straw. I told my husband that I really need a mental health day. He told me to go get a m...
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- take myself out to lunch.. read a magazine or newspaper while I ate in the nice quiet.. go to the mall and buy myself a new shirt or something..maybe see a movie or...
- 4 hours AND I get to spend money??? Huh... that's really a hard one. I get 4 hours twice a week (spring, summer, & fall)... but they aren't financed time. I usu...
- Hi V., It could be as easy as going to a coffee shop and reading a book. If you are outdoorsy you could go for a hike nearby. I like to scrapbook and there are plac...
Seeking More Mental Health Services
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on April 18, 2007
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I am a mom of three girls, one of whom happens to have a very challenging mental health history. She is 14 and has been diagnosed as Bipolar with psychosis, PTSD, Maj...
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- I have personally worked with children and adolescents like your daughter for many years. I used to work for a residential group home in Oak Park and currently provid...
- Highland Park Hospital has an Adolescent Psychiatry department. They are really good and wonderful. The counselors and mental health workers can give you a lot of advi...
- Alexian Brothers hospital has a great behavioral health outpatient program for teens. We checked it out for my daughter but it was too long of a drive to get her the...
Mental Illness
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 20, 2009
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Does anyone have experience with a spouse or other family member with mental illness? I am looking for someone to talk with who may have had to cope with a spouse's il...
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- After years of dealing with incredible mood swings, anger and many other things, my husband was diagnosed as bi-polar. He's on meds now and MUCH improved, but it took ...
- S., I have been in your shoes. I would make sure you have all the bills and bank information in your name. Make sure you know what is happening with all bills and bank...
- S., My spouse is currently on Social Security disablity for intractable major depression. We have coped with his illness all our married life (29 years in december)...
Counseling - Use Mental Health Insurance or Not?
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2010
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My husband and I have decided to go to counseling - nothing major going on, we just need to find better ways to communicate and argue less. I have mental health cover...
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- Hi J., My boyfriend and I found ourselves wanting better communication and closeness as well. We read the Harville Hendrix book "Getting the Love You Want." We did ...
- I agree with the previous answers. I can't say for sure that it won't affect the other insurances, but if you think about how many people are taking antidepressants o...
- Before you wreck your brain over this make sure marriage counseling is actually covered. I also have mental health coverage and have found out that marriage counseling...
Mental Illness
Asked by V.W. from Wheeling
on January 24, 2009
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I am so greatful to all of you being there for me.
I am going through a time with my mental illness.
My Doctor feels I need to get back on a antidepressent
for my i...
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- V., Don't feel that you are alone. I have struggled with depression for years and since I have been at my current job I have had 3 melt downs in the past 30 days. ...
- I'm touched by your message, V.. I'm also a mom an a grandma. I won't "preach" at you, or at least I sincerely hope you won't interpret my response in that way. Alth...
- Hello Vicki. You seem like a wonderful person who is creative and compassionate. It's time to concentrate on you. Take the meds, and keep a daily journal. Write each d...
Working Moms and Mental Health Day
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on February 7, 2011
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I was just curious as to how many moms who work outside the home moms take a day off for no reason but only to get some free time for yourselves while kids are at scho...
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- Well, I'm a SAHM but my Husband often takes days off when *I* need a mental health day :o) All my kids are still home during the day. But when he's home like that I ...
- I do that as often as a I can...usually about once every other month. Don't feel guilty about it. It's the only alone / down time we ever get.
- Don't feel guilty...I sometimes do this as I quickly get burned out. I am hoping I have the option of finally staying home in the fall with a 5, 3, 1 year old...It is...
Feeling Guilty for Taking a Mental Health Day...
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on June 1, 2011
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I get ten paid sick days and one personal day a year at my job. I don't have any vacation time because the facility where I work is closed for holidays and the summer....
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- Heck just last Friday I said enough and went home after three hours work. Sometimes you just need me time.
- YES, I've done it and I'll do it again. I'm an awesome employee and when I need time off, I take it. Don't feel guilty!!
- Dont feel guilty. Your family has to come first. You took the day off to spend with your son. Go see his concert & enjoy. Work will still be there tomorrow. Every now ...
