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JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5). Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Self-care also involves avoiding alcohol, drugs, and prescription drug misuse.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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