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Understanding ADHD
Learn about attention, activity, and impulse-control symptoms, how they can affect daily life, and information on assessment and treatment.
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A little understanding
can go a long way.
Reliable information for the questions you may have between appointments, with practical guides from established public health organizations.
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Understanding anxiety
Explore different forms of anxiety and find accessible information about persistent worry, fear, treatment, and support.
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Understanding depression
Find a patient-friendly overview of depression, its effects on everyday functioning, and information on care and getting help.
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Understanding bipolar disorder
Read about changes in mood and energy, treatment options, and ongoing support for people living with bipolar disorder.
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Understanding OCD
Read about obsessions, compulsions, and the ways obsessive-compulsive disorder can affect daily life, with an overview of treatment options.
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Trauma and PTSD
Understand common reactions after trauma and find information about persistent symptoms, PTSD, and available treatment.
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Preparing for telehealth
A practical guide to your technology, surroundings, and the information to have ready before a virtual healthcare visit.
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Talking with your clinician
Make the most of your appointment with suggestions for preparing questions and discussing your concerns with a healthcare professional.
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Mental health medications
An educational overview of medication types, treatment considerations, and questions to discuss with your prescriber.
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Costs and good faith estimates
Learn about estimates of expected healthcare charges when you are uninsured or paying without insurance, and how to request one.
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Immediate emotional support
Call or text 988, or use online chat to connect with a crisis counselor. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 in the United States.
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Call or text 988 for immediate emotional support, or visit the 988 Lifeline (opens in a new tab). In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Do not wait for a response from the practice.
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Your next chapter starts
with a conversation.
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