الخميس، 1 أغسطس 2019

Accessing A Mental Health Directory

By Peter Schmidt


With the rates of suicide going up, it is no wonder that people are already starting to pay attention to conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and many more. In fact, most people regard these conditions as the quiet killers that will result in one wanting to kill him or herself due to uncontrollable emotions. It is for that very reason that the presence of a mental health directory is extremely important.

Now, most people would be asking what these directories are. Well, just like normal phone books or directories, it is a listing of names of individuals or organizations that one may need to contact. Other than that, information such as phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, or websites if possible. These are to give access to people who have conditions that require assistance.

One of the most commonly called numbers that can be found in these directories would be none other than the suicide hotline itself. These hotlines give people access to counselors that specialize in suicidal individuals who, at the moment, feel like killing themselves. This number was given as a sort of emergency number to cater to these people who cannot control their emotions.

Of course, the suicide hotline is just one line available for those who need to avail of certain counseling services in the area. There are also listings of actual counseling offices that can be found in the state so that one can set an appointment. Of course, all the necessary details are there such as the contact number, email, and maybe even the website of the counseling center.

If one does not want to have counseling services but would already need therapy, then there are psychologists and psychological clinics in the listings. This would lead to the people and centers that can first, administer some psychological tests. The listings also lead to centers that can perform various forms of psychotherapy.

If ever one already needs psychiatric help such as medicine or other forms of medical therapy, then there are also psychiatric clinics that are listed. Of course, it is still highly recommended first to go through a psychologist before seeking psychiatric help. Usually, the psychologist will be the one to refer a psychiatrist that he or she has worked with.

Psychiatrists are actually already listed in directories so their contact details can easily be accessed. If one is interested in seeing a psychiatrist, one may ask a psychologist if the potential psychiatrist that he or she sees in the listings is good or not. In any case, it is best to work the psychologist first before going to that stage.

Mental health is a relatively new advocacy that people are fighting for which is why many people are still not aware of such directories. However, individual countries and states around the world are actually promoting these directories in order to reach out to the people who are suffering from conditions such as depression or anxiety. That way, people will start seeking professional help.




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