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Frequently asked questions
What is mental illness? An overview of mental illness from the American Psychiatric Association.

How many people have a mental illness? A summary by the National Institute of Mental Health of the estimated number of people in the United States with various mental disorders.

A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services The Center for Mental Health Services website includes many frequently asked questions about mental health.

How do I get mental health services? A brief guide to getting mental health services in Minnesota.

What are the different types of mental health treatment? A brief description of traditional mental health therapies. (Center for Mental Health Services)

Who provides mental health treatment? This is a brief description of the different mental health professionals, who they are and what they do. Links to information about selecting a professional also are included.

How to pay for mental health services? This fact sheet by the Center for Mental Health Services discusses ways to pay for care and suggests resources for people who need more information.

Depression A detailed booklet that describes Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping from the National Institute of Mental Health.

20 questions to see if you have a compulsive gambling problem.

Mental Health Topics The National Institute of Mental Health developed this science-based educational material.

Patient Bill of Rights A summary of the Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities Bill of Rights, which covers all patients or residents in Minnesota health care facilities. (Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health & Mental Retardation).

Other rights and resources Questions and answers by the Mental Health Association of Minnesota.

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do for me?

I'm not being treated fairly at work. How can I change this?

Where can I get medical insurance?

When is mental health civil commitment used?

Minnesota Advance Psychiatric Directive and Health Care Directive

I can't find housing. What are some of my options?


Related Pages
•  Governor's Mental Health Initiative
•  How do I get mental health services?
•  Minnesota Health Care Programs - MH Services
•  MHCP MH codes & rates
•  Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)
•  Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
•  Co-occurring disorders-IDDT
•  Illness Management & Recovery (IMR)
•  Crisis response services
•  Children's mental health
•  Mental Health bulletins
•  Mental Health licensing
•  MHCP for adults with disabilities

Related Links
•  Evidence-based mental health practices resource kits
•  Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health
•  Minnesota Mental Health Action Group (MMHAG)
•  Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities
•  Civil commitment information
•  National Institute of Mental Health
•  Minnesota Workforce Center Rehabilitation Services
•  Suicide prevention
•  Information about medications
•  Patients’ Bill of Rights
•  Minnesota Advance Psychiatric Directive and Health Care Directive
•  County Web sites

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