Eating disorders are mental health disorders and not just physical ailments.

• Eating disorders involve unrealistic and unhealthy body image and relationship to food.
• Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that includes an unhealthy perception of the body’s size and weight.
• Bulimia is a kind of eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging.

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The help of a qualified therapist can help make the stresses of difficult times and day-to-day life more bearable.

• You want to identify a therapist with whom you are comfortable sharing your most private thoughts.
• When looking for a therapist, consider the credentials of the professional.
• The most important part of the decision is whether or not you can form a productive therapeutic relationship with the therapist.

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Determining when to ask for help with mental health challenges can be difficult. However, it’s essential to get the assistance you need.

• If thoughts, feelings, or behaviors interfere with your ability to function, you may need professional help.
• A qualified professional can use research-based tools to reach a diagnosis.
• Look for someone who understands your culture and the unique challenges you face.

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What You’ll Learn:

As you read about how to stay positive during times of crisis, you’ll learn:

• Maintaining positive mental health amid a crisis can be difficult.
• MHS DBT & Mental Health Services can help you learn skills to make the best of adversity.

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• Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that occurs after a dangerous or painful event.
• Most people who experience a traumatic event don’t develop PTSD, but those who do have significant challenges.
• MHS DBT & Mental Health Services offers treatment services for those with PTSD triggers and symptoms.

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