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5 things not to say to someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – and what to say instead

Learn what not to say to someone with PTSD. Show empathy and support with better communication strategies to aid healing and understanding.
CNN

Shooters may have mental health problems in common, but that’s not what’s behind violent attacks, experts say

EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The ...
Everyday Health

5 Things Not to Say to Someone With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — and What to Say Instead

It’s easy to unintentionally say something that hurts your loved one with OCD more than it helps, even if you mean well. Here’s how to avoid that. Life with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be ...
University of Utah Health

What Is a Mental Breakdown—And When Should You Seek Help?

Feeling like life is too much to handle? Discover what a mental breakdown really means, the warning signs to watch for, and ...
Yale Environment 360

Meeting the mental health needs of formerly incarcerated people

An estimated two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Most receive no treatment for their mental health issues ...
Detroit News

Is Michigan's mental health system set up to help the severely ill? Some experts say no

The mass stabbing at a Traverse City area Walmart is shining a light on Michigan's difficulties in ensuring severely mentally ill individuals receive continuous care, including involuntary commitment, ...