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    Eating Disorders: Signs, Causes & Treatment Options

    Mental Health, Therapy

    If you’ve been worrying about your own eating behaviors or suspect someone you care about might be in trouble, this blog is for you. Eating disorders can be incredibly isolating, but they’re actually way more common than many people realize.  Maybe you’re noticing...

    I Really Need Mental Health Services but There Is a Long Wait at the VA, Where Do I Go?

    Mental Health, Military and Veterans, SMVF

    As a veteran, you are eligible to use your VA benefits to pay for health care, including mental health services. But with understaffing and increased workloads, the wait time can sometimes be very long at VA locations.  So, is there somewhere else you can go to get...

    Does Therapy Have To Be Expensive? 5 Ways To Pay for Mental Health Counseling

    Mental Health, Mental Health Supports

    We’re more informed and aware about our mental health than ever before, and that’s especially true for younger people. Yet, while we may be more open to the idea of therapy, a lot of people think that it’s too expensive to even consider.  It’s true that mental health...

    Help Is Available for Mental Health Even if You Cannot Afford Therapy

    Community Members, Community Service Boards, Mental Health Supports

    Therapy is within your reach even if you feel you cannot afford help for your mental health. In Virginia, local Community Services Boards (CSBs) are responsible for supporting mental health care within each region. Region Five supports coastal and southeastern...

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