Mental Health America

Non-Profit Organization

Mental Health America is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health for all. Their work is guided by the Before Stage 4 philosophy – that mental health conditions should be treated long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process.

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How to Deal with Emotionally Abusive Parents & When to Cut Ties

Coping strategies to heal from emotional abuse & reclaim your life Emotional abuse occurs when parents intentionally insult, control, or hurt their child. While it may not result in bumps or bruises, it can leave invisib...

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Expert insight on healing from the aftermath of sexual assaultExperiencing sexual violence, such as sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse is very traumatic. This can often cause severe mental, emotional, and physical tr...

How to Overcome Hurt Feelings

Simple tips you can use to stop hurting and move on from past emotional pain Experiencing hurt due to the loss of a friend, a breakup, a betrayal, or any other upsetting circumstance is a normal part of life. However, y...

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Deal with Attention Seeking Adults

Frequent dramatic displays, exaggerated stories, and over-the-top conflict are often the signs of an attention seeker. If someone is bothering you with these behaviors, the best thing to do is to ignore their antics. Str...

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Stop Bullying

Bullying can take many forms, but all forms of bullying cause harm or worse. Even if there is no physical contact between a bully and their target, people who are bullied may carry the emotional damage of what they exper...

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Mend a Relationship With an Estranged Child

Being estranged from your adult son or daughter can be extremely painful. Repairing a relationship is possible, but it takes time and will require patience. As the parent to your son or daughter, recognize that the first...

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Keep a Mental Health Journal

Coping with a mental health condition can be difficult. Journaling may help manage stress and anxiety, while also supporting healthier habits and behaviours, as a self-care practice to support mental health. Expressive ...