Usually when a local or national news program does a story about anxiety it is a hit it and quit it.
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Meaning that they will talk about many things for two minutes and the story is gone.
This is a little different.
The story is six minutes long. There is an honest attempt at hearing the voices of fellow travelers on the road and medical professionals. And there is a mention that not all treatments work for everybody.
Do I wish it was longer? Yes.
Do I wish it was longer? Yes.
But I do understand the time and cost constraints of local television. And local television, use well and truly being of service to the community, is necessary. It is reaching people that don't use the internet.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Not Mentioned But Can Be Helpful:
Helpguide.org A non-profit website that has a lot of information about mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Looks at non-medication treatment possibilities.Anxiety and Depression Association of America www.adaa.org
National Alliance on Mental Health http://www.nami.org
National Alliance on Mental Health http://www.nami.org
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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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