Frequently asked questions
How can mental health affect physical health?
Well, poor mental health can affect your ability to make healthy decisions and fight off chronic diseases. Neglecting your mental health can lead to more serious health complications such as: Heart disease, High blood pressure, Weakened immune system, Asthma, Obesity, Gastronomical problems, and Premature death.
Where can I find treatment?
To start treatment, you can talk to your primary care doctor and they will be able to direct you to a specialized doctor that fits your case. Most health facilities will be able to help you no matter the situation, even if they are not your regular doctor’s office.
Here are some other means of contact to help get you started:
- The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-6264, info@NAMI.org NAMI has an emergency mental health hotline Monday-Friday 10am-6pm EST.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has a 24/hour mental health hotline (800) 662-4357 that provides education, support, and connections to treatment.
- The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- The Crisis Text line, just text CONNECT to 741741 to be connected to a representative.
Can Mental Illness run in your family?
Yes, mental illness’ can actually pass down through genes, if a person’s mental health is neglected causing negative habits to be formed the persons genes can be “re-wired” to make their future children more prone to different mental health issues. Also, if someone is living with someone who is currently suffering with an untreated mental illness, it is possible for that person to learn those traits and behaviors and are less likely to see a need for treatment.
