FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does it mean to have a mental illness?
What is considered a serious mental illness?
What causes mental illness?
Is anyone immune to mental illness?
Can mental illness be prevented?
Once someone has had a mental illness can they ever get better again?
How common is mental illness?
What are some of the warning signs of mental illness?
What should I do if I know someone who appears to have all of the
symptoms of a serious mental disorder?
What is the difference between mental health professionals?
How can I find a mental health professional right for my child or myself?
What treatment options are available?
If I become involved in treatment what do I need to know?
What do I need to know about medications?
If a medication is prescribed to me and I begin to feel better after taking
it is it okay to stop taking it?
How can I get help paying for my prescriptions?
Where can I go for help?
How do I find a local support group?
DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN HELPED BY THE HAPPY DALE STAFF ENOUGH TO RETURN TO THE "REAL" WORLD?