How to Get Help
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, mania or any other conditions the best thing you could do is consult a doctor. I recommend consulting a Psychiatrist first, Psychiatrists can diagnose and prescribe medication. Going directly to a Psychiatrist is the fastest road to relief. With certain insurance plans you may have to get a referral by your primary physician first.
How to find a Psychiatrist:
> If you have health insurance you will probably want to contact your provider or search their website to find a Psychiatrist within your network.
> You can also use your local Yellow Page directory to find a Psychiatrist in your area.
> Search Engines and online directories can offer listings of local Psychiatrists as well. Take look at Google Local and LocateADoc.com
> Local churches may also offer Psychiatric help as well, which is always a good way of receiving help.
What to do if you can't afford a Psychiatrist:
>Treatment for mental illness can be expensive, even if you do have insurance, however their are ways to get financial assistance.
> If you belong to church, see if they have a diaconate that can offer you financial assistance.
> The Genome website has an excellent list of information about different financial aid for healthcare. Visit Genome.gov for more information.
>To find out about Medicare and Medicaid information please visit US dept of Health & Human Services Website to contact Medicare Service Center directly call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).
*** if you are having thoughts about injuring yourself or thoughts of suicide, please contact a doctor immediately or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the National Hopeline Network or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. And please remember there is hope, there is a better solution.