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Mental health education teaches you what you need to stay mentally healthy. At Infinity Care, the team of DOC-certified mental health experts believes in whole-patient wellness, and mental health education is an integral part of their approach. The team provides critical support throughout every step of your treatment, and mental health education helps you stay informed every step of the way. Telehealth and office-based appointments are available, so schedule online or call the Louisville, Kentucky, office now.
Mental Health Education Q & A
What is mental health education?
Mental health education focuses on teaching you the most effective ways to achieve and maintain good mental health. The Infinity Care team believes that being informed and proactive about your mental health provides the best results, so mental health education is always part of your mental health care.
Who needs mental health education?
Anyone who seeks help with their mental health can benefit from mental health education. Some of the groups who may find it particularly helpful include:
People with a mental illness
More than 50 million Americans have a diagnosable mental illness today.
Conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and mood disorders are all unique in their own way, so specific education about your illness and how to manage it is crucial.
People struggling with substance use
Substance use disorder (SUD) carries unique challenges. Learning about how the body and mind react to substances and how to detox safely is a central aspect of treatment.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) plans give you medication that lessens the effects of withdrawal and reduces relapse risk, alongside counseling, and long-term support, with mental health education throughout.
Victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence can undermine your mental health, and in fact, people who are victims of domestic violence have an increased risk of depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders.
Mental health education helps you understand the domestic violence and mental health connection and provides useful tools to emerge stronger than ever.
It can be helpful for many other groups, including families of people with mental health disorders and people who are at risk for mental health disorders.
Why is mental health education so important?
Mental health education is essential because it gives you access to information and tools you might not know about through office-based care and telehealth.
You learn what your diagnosis means and how you can choose the treatment option that makes sense for your situation. Some of those options are:
- Mental health assessment
- Counseling
- Group counseling (support groups)
- Life skills classes
- Medication management
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance abuse
Through mental health education, the Infinity Care team partners with you and leads you through treatment and recovery.
Mental health education is just as important as general health education, and the two are closely connected. To schedule your mental health assessment, call the Infinity Care office or click to schedule an appointment online now.