65% of Dallas County residents cite “stigma” or “embarrassment” as the primary barrier to getting help for mental health challenges.
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Other Behaviors
Avoid self-medicating through alcohol, tobacco, or drugs and reach out for support instead. Dallas County is here for you.
Description of Other Behaviors
Substance use disorders occur when an individual’s habitual use of alcohol and/or drugs to ease their anxiety or depression causes clinically significant impairment, which can include medical problems, physical or cognitive disabilities, and a failure to meet one’s responsibilities at work, school, or home.
A substance use disorder that coexists with a mental illness is called a co-occurring disorder.
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Low-income individuals are 7x more likely to experience significant stress than high-income.
Your mental health matters.
You’re here. And that’s a great first step on the way to finding better ways to manage your mental health. Because here’s the thing, mental health affects everyone and it changes throughout your life as you experience new challenges and go through trauma, stress, change and everything else this world can throw at you. And it takes a lot of practice, care and help to manage your mental health through it all. That’s why we’re here with the information, resources, tips and people you need — so you don’t have to do it alone. So, let’s keep it going and take the next steps toward better mental health together. What are you dealing with?
Stress
Sadness and Depression
Loneliness and Isolation
Nervousness and Anxiety
Suicidal Thoughts
Difficult Relationships