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Mental Health Support

BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)

6. Agree!

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 04:27 PM

Apr 2018

A post appeared last night/early morning that said a person needed mental help. All of the replies said, "Go to the ER now!" and people also gave phone numbers and help lines to call. Fellow DUers can give supportive words but not the professional help that a person requires at one of these very low points. It is scary when you can't really do something for a person who is calling out for help via the internet.

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Kind gentle PSA about feeling really bad, and this forum [View all] steve2470 Apr 2018 OP

I completely agree, my dear Steve! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2018 #1

this is why such threads were always locked in the old days. mopinko Apr 2018 #2

fine with me if we pin it nt steve2470 Apr 2018 #3

Steve, do you have a sense that the stigma of mental illness is finally being peeled back? BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #4

somewhat steve2470 Apr 2018 #5

What we all need is good listeners.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #8

Agree! BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #6

I have clinical depression ... and I approve of this message! Puzzler Apr 2018 #7

Excellent post. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2018 #9

Excellent post..new to this group. Stuart. Stuart G Sep 2019 #10

Who is going to pay for it is another story, of course. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2021 #11