Seeking Mental Health Info Online? Know Benefits, Limits

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week:

• Seeking Mental Health Info Online? Know Benefits, Limits
• From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs
• Video: 3 Ways I Manage Bipolar Disorder
• Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans
• Mental Health Quote

Seeking Mental Health Info Online? Know Benefits, Limits

When you need mental health information, do you hop online? Most people do because they can take charge of their own learning and mental health. There are many benefits to gathering information online. These are a few of them:

• Many resources are available, from articles to blogs to suggested books to psychological tests to social media. Sites like HealthyPlace offer a plethora of valuable, trustworthy resources.
• You can learn about your mental health symptoms and, if you have a diagnosis, gain insights into your disorder.
• Making use of treatment information can help you manage and overcome obstacles.
• Interacting with others can keep you connected and help you gain new perspectives.

Nothing is perfect of course, including using the Internet for gathering mental health information. Some caveats:

• Avoid trying to diagnose yourself. Symptoms presented online are general; doctors and therapists know about disorders and challenges in greater depth and in your personal context.
• Spending countless hours surfing for answers usually end in frustration and confusion. Set time limits.
• Watch where you go. Not every website is reputable.
• Remember that not everyone tells the truth or gives sound advice. Pick and choose what you accept.

Overall, the Internet can be a useful resource. Just create boundaries and take precautions, and you can reap mental health benefits.

Related Articles Dealing with the Internet and Mental Health

• My Recovery from Mental Illness Started on the Internet
• Benefits of Social Media for Mental Health Support
• How to Get Mental Health Resources on Social Media
• Does Social Media Cause Anxiety or Help Anxiety?
• Mean World Syndrome Nurtures Your Fear and Anxiety
• The Importance of Seeking Help for Depression

Your Thoughts

Today's Question: In what ways does the Internet help you and your mental health? We invite you to participate by sharing your thoughts, experiences, and knowledge on the HealthyPlace Facebook page.

From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

• Separating Work from Self-Worth
• Abusers Groom Victims into Accepting the Abuse
• My Uncle Was More Than His Schizoaffective Disorder
• Do You Have Anxious Memories? Reset Them with These Tools
• The Physical Risks of Self-Harm
• How to Stop Stress Eating
• What If My Child Develops Mental Health Issues?
• Mental Health Costs Us Money: Stigma in Statistics
• How to Fall Asleep When Your Anxiety Keeps You Awake
• How to Visualize Anxiety Away

Feel free to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of any blog post. And visit the mental health blogs homepage for the latest posts.

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From HealthyPlace YouTube Channel

I'm Hannah. I Have Bipolar 2

3 Ways I Manage Bipolar Disorder

When I received a diagnosis of bipolar 2 disorder, no pamphlet listed out the perfect way to maintain my mental health. Those of us with bipolar may live with the same condition, but we define happiness and stability in different ways. That is okay! It is great to have diverse methods of coping. (Watch Hannah and subscribe to the HealthyPlace YouTube channel for more great mental health videos.)

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Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans

Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

1. How a Feng Shui Home Helps with Being Present
2. Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal: Do You Know All You Should?
3. What Is the Relationship Between PSTD and Shame?

If you're not already, I hope you'll join us/like us on Facebook too. There are a lot of wonderful, supportive people there.

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Mental Health Quote

"I have bipolar. And it may seem like I didn't do much of anything today, but what I have going on mentally has me physically exhausted."

Read more bipolar quotes.

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