Mental health disorders affect people from all walks of life. They’re more common than you might think – in one year alone, more than 18 percent of American adults experienced mental illness such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
Fortunately, mental health disorders are treatable, and recovery does happen. Recovery does not mean a disorder disappears. Rather, recovery is a “process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential,” according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Recovery focuses on the whole person. It includes managing symptoms, having a safe place to live, taking part in meaningful daily activities, and building relationships with other people. Many people with mental health disorders live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Are you looking for mental health support?
Get Help in a Crisis
Anyone living in North Carolina can call our toll-free, 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-800-849-6127. Your call is confidential. There are also many options to help you when you are in crisis.
Find a Healthcare Provider
Vaya Health works with healthcare providers to help people with behavioral health or developmental disability needs find healing and hope.
