Question 1

LiveHealth Online Psychology

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LiveHealth Online is a telehealth platform that hosts physicians, psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and more. You can connect with a provider who is licensed in your state and schedule ongoing appointments with them. This normally takes place of traditional therapy or psychiatric services, and you can sometimes get connected with a provider much sooner than you might be able to with a provider in town.

Question 2

Mental Health Navigator Services

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Mental Health Navigator is a free program that connects individuals and families seeking mental health and/or substance use services with appropriate mental health professionals and support services in the greater Lafayette area.

Question 3

Psychology Today

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Psychology Today is an online searchable database of mental health professionals. You can narrow your search by location, insurances accepted, treatment types, areas of expertise, etc.

Question 4

Hendricks Therapy - Lafayette

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Hendricks Therapy is an outpatient mental health practice with its 4th location in Lafayette, IN. They have both therapists and medical providers on staff, both of which can be conducted in-person or via telehealth. They also have a neuropsychologist who provides testing/assessment services.   To learn more information or schedule an appointment, go to hendrickstherapy.com

Question 5

American Health Network - Family Medicine

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This is a medical practice located in Lafayette, IN that is currently accepting new patients and will prescribe psychotropic medications. All insurances accepted. As of 11/10/21, Dr. Alison Wright, Dr. Matthew Nettleman, and Cacia Wilson NP are accepting new patients.    3743 Landmark Drive Lafayette IN 47905   Phone: 765-448-4511 Fax: 765-447-8375

Question 6

Hendricks Therapy - Lafayette

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Hendricks Therapy is an outpatient mental health practice with its 4th location in Lafayette, IN. They have both therapists and medical providers on staff, both of which can be conducted in-person or via telehealth. They also have a neuropsychologist who provides testing/assessment services.   To learn more information or schedule an appointment, go to hendrickstherapy.com

Question 7

LiveHealth Online Psychiatry

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LiveHealth Online is a telehealth platform that hosts physicians, psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and more. You can connect with a provider who is licensed in your state and schedule ongoing appointments with them. This normally takes place of traditional therapy or psychiatric services, and you can sometimes get connected with a provider much sooner than you might be able to with a provider in town.

Question 8

Mental Health Navigator Services

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Navigator is a free program that connects individuals and families seeking mental health and/or substance use services with appropriate mental health professionals and support services in the greater Lafayette area.

Question 9

Psychology Today

Accepted Answer

Psychology Today is an online searchable database of mental health professionals, including psychiatrists. You can narrow your search by location, insurances accepted, treatment types, areas of expertise, etc.

Question 10

OpenPath Collective

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OpenPath Collective is a national nonprofit that helps connect you to therapists who have slots devoted for low-fee services. Service costs range between $30 and $60 for individual therapy and between $30 and $80 for couples/family sessions.

Question 11

Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center

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The Counseling and Guidance Center is the counseling service and training facility for graduate counseling psychology students in-training who are supervised by faculty from the Counseling Psychology Program. Services are available for University students and staff, to high school students, and to adults in the community at large, seeking personal growth as well as assistance with a variety of career and personal concerns.    There is no charge for either the individual counseling services, tests or inventories that might be administered as part of the counseling process.

Question 12

Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics

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The PPTRC is a psychology clinic operated by the Purdue University Clinical Psychology program. Services are available to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a wide range of difficulties. For all three clinics, there is a standard fee of $25 for the first session. Fees for any additional assessment and treatment are determined on a sliding-scale basis, according to your ability to pay.   Adult Services Clinic is for adults of all backgrounds who would like help in coping with stress, low mood, anxiety, trauma, managing relationships, and a variety of other difficulties. The adult services clinic offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and skills groups.   Child Behavior Management Clinic helps the families of children who frequently have problems staying focused and paying attention, controlling behavior, and getting along with others. The program centers on teaching parents skills that will guide their children to better behavior and improve relationships within the family.   Assessment Clinic provides both brief and comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults from the community who want to understand different aspects of their behavior or experiences. Areas assessed may include cognitive functioning, adaptive behavior, personality, and social-emotional functioning.

Question 13

Mental Health America

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Visit Mental Health America’s site for information on mental health, getting help, and taking action.   MHA also has a local chapter located in Lafayette. MHA Wabash Valley Region provides tons of resources, including a crisis center, mental health navigator services, support groups, and mental health screenings.

Question 14

Mental Health Screenings

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Visit Mental Health America's screening tools page to take a screening for several diagnoses/problem areas.

Question 15

Self-Care Assessment Guide

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Gauge your feelings and get helpful tips with this interactive flowchart!   You Feel Like Shit - An Interactive Self-Care Guide

Question 16

Self-Compassion

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Self-compassion is essential to overall wellbeing. Self-compassion is kind of like giving yourself permission to provide yourself with the *same* care and kindness that you would provide your best friend or the person you love the most.   These resources will help you learn more about self-compassion and ways to love yourself and be patient with yourself: Self-Compassion Workbook Self-Compassion focused meditations

Question 17

Mental Health Screenings

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Visit Mental Health America's screening tools page to take a screening for several diagnoses/problem areas.

Question 18

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

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ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders.

Question 19

International OCD Foundation

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The International OCD Foundation website includes information about obsessive-compulsive disorder, including information about effective treatments, how to find a health professional who has experience treating the disorder and links to other helpful websites.

Question 20

Grounding Exercises

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Grounding helps keep someone in the present instead of dissociating, daydreaming, becoming distracted, or shutting down.  Introduction to Grounding: free course by Therapy in a Nutshell How to use grounding techniques: an introductory video Sensory Grounding Exercises: use your senses for these simple activities

Question 21

Mental Health Screenings

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Visit Mental Health America's screening tools page to take a screening for several diagnoses/problem areas.

Question 22

MoodGYM

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MoodGYM has been evaluated in a scientific trial and found to be effective in relieving depression symptoms if people work through it systematically. This website uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to teach people to use ways of thinking that can help prevent depression.   This service costs $27 for 12-month access.

Question 23

Crisis Text Line

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Text or web chat to receive support, 24/7.    Text 741741 or visit crisistextline.org

Question 24

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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1-800-273-TALK (8255)   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Question 25

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish - Ayuda en Español)

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1-888-628-9454   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

Question 26

Purdue University CAPS

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For Purdue University students only.    Clinicians are available during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm). You may walk in to CAPS' PUSH location to be seen by the therapist on duty. Or you may call CAPS at 765-494-6995 and press 1 to speak to a clinician over the phone for consultation, stabilization, and/or referral.

Question 27

Trans Lifeline

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Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.   877-565-8860 oprima 2 para hablar con unx operador en español.   translifeline.org

Question 28

Trevor Lifeline

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For LGBTQ+ & youth   Text: 678678 Call: 866-488-7386   https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Question 29

Sycamore Springs

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Sycamore Springs, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is a 24-hour mental health and addiction treatment center that offers assessment, hospitalization, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient program services.

Question 30

Sleep.org Resources

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A consistent lack of sleep can create a greater risk of developing mental health disorders, ultimately affecting one's performance at work and in their personal relationships. Sleep.org has a comprehensive guide that identifies health risks and strategies for improving your sleep.  - Are All-Nighters Bad for Your Health?  - Minimizing the Impact of an All-Nighter

Question 31

Al-Anon and Alateen

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Al-Anon and Alateen provide information and support for the family members and friends of people with alcohol problems.

Question 32

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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AFSP lists US and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors. A list of groups can be found here.

Question 33

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

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Use the ADAA mental health support group directory to find groups near you that address generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic disorder, various phobias, and more.

Question 34

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

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Use the Find a Support Group Near You tool on the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance website to find out if a support group is meeting in your area. These are peer-led support groups.   They also have online support groups, which are free of charge.

Question 35

Eating Disorders Anonymous

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Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Eating Disorders Anonymous can help people struggling with eating disorders. The website lists meetings nationwide.

Question 36

Friends for Survival

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https://friendsforsurvival.org/  provides peer support services that comfort, encourage, and educate those in grief. They run monthly peer support meetings for individuals experiencing grief after a suicide death.

Question 37

Mental Health America support groups

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MHA Wabash Valley Region has several support groups that are available in our community. Check out the listing here.

Question 38

Narcotics Anonymous & Alcoholics Anonymous

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Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous include information on support groups for drug and alcohol addiction in your area.

Question 39

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.

Question 40

Overeaters Anonymous

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Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous can help people struggling with compulsive eating and binge eating. The website lists Overeaters Anonymous meetings nationwide.

Question 41

Calm

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The Calm app rovides relaxation and meditation to help improve your sleep and reduce stress with music and melodies.

Question 42

Headspace

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Headspace offers simple and easy-to-use guided meditations. Free trial, followed by subscription-based pricing.

Question 43

InsightTimer

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InsightTimer is a free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress.

Question 44

One Mind PsyberGuide

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One Mind PsyberGuide provides lists and reviews of mental health apps, sorted by condition.

Question 45

Woebot

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Woebot is a clinically-evaluated tool that helps you check in, evaluate your mood, and practice techniques you're learning in therapy. Includes symptom and severity tracking, evidence-based therapy techniques, brief processing and communication tools, as well as gratitude journaling.

Question 46

Apps for Organization & Time Management

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Evernote Due Any.Do Forest RescueTime focus booster Freedom Cozi

Question 47

Grounding Exercises

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Grounding helps keep someone in the present instead of dissociating, daydreaming, becoming distracted, or shutting down.  Introduction to Grounding: free course by Therapy in a Nutshell How to use grounding techniques: an introductory video Sensory Grounding Exercises: use your senses for these simple activities

Question 48

Meditation

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Meditation is simple and readily available to everyone. It can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity, and promote happiness and well-being. How to Meditate: Not sure where to start? This article provides information on what meditation is, how to make it a habit, and provides meditation exercises to try. Guided Meditations: play the audio or download the transcript for each meditation. Added bonus - meditations are available in 15 different languages! RAIN Meditation: a guided meditation to help you deal with difficult emotions

Question 49

Relaxation Strategies

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Body Scan: a good way to release tension you might not even know you have. Box Breathing: a type of rhythmic breathing that helps you de-stress. Guided imagery: a type of meditation.  Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique that reduces stress and anxiety by having you slowly tense and relax each muscle.  More information about PMR

Question 50

Breathing Exercises

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Breathing exercises can provide a sense of calm and improve mood. Breathe Bubble: a 30-second breathing exercise 4-7-8 Breathing: helpful for anxiety and stress Video for 4-7-8 breathing Overview of 4-7-8 technique Box Breathing: a type of rhythmic breathing that helps you de-stress.

Question 51

Anxiety

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What is Anxiety?: an overview of symptoms of anxiety, types of anxiety, and common treatment options Challenging Anxious Thoughts: this worksheet provides an overview of irrational and rational thoughts as they relate to anxiety Coping Skills for Anxiety: includes information on deep breathing, PMR, challenging irrational thoughts, and imagery Cycle of Anxiety: overview of the cycle of anxiety Exploring Social Anxiety: designed for the early stages of social anxiety treatment Fight-or-Flight Response: helps protect you from danger, but also can become problematic when the threat isn't real or your reaction is not in line with the threat Worry Exploration Questionnaire: what could happen vs. what will happen

Question 52

Depression

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Overview of Depression: an info sheet that provides an overview of symptoms, treatments, and additional facts Benefits of Exercise: overview of how exercise can improve your mental health Coping Skills for Depression: research-supported techniques to alleviate symptoms of depression Cycle of Depression: overview of the cycle of depression Gratitude Exercises: gratitude can build happiness, self-esteem, and provide other health benefits Postpartum Depression Info Sheet: signs and symptoms, risk factors, and treatments Protective Factors: things that contribute to mental health and allow a person to be resilient in the face of challenges

Question 53

Studying/Academics

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