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wHAT EXACTLY ARE MENTAL ILLNESSES?
hOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS?
does suffering from a mental illness mean i'm a terrible person?
how exactly does being creative help me or someone I love?
There are many different types of self-care; one, often ignored, form of self-care is treatment through the arts. Being creative can be truly healing, even if it doesn't feel that way at first. Poetry and prose, in particular, reminds us that we all have our own voices, and that each one is unique.
I don't want to/cannot call 911. What should I do?
If you feel unsafe calling 911, or are unable to for any reason, then that's okay. Here is a list of crisis solution options for North Carolina: http://crisissolutionsnc.org/?fbclid=IwAR2d7NUWvaueMOi0aqtI1dCDOMZfT-kTexALFPKXB3Owi4oj2Th8kDDST-o
If you are able to call 911, please consider asking for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
If you are able to call 911, please consider asking for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).