{"id":15656,"date":"2022-06-24T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=15656"},"modified":"2022-06-24T15:01:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T19:01:29","slug":"nyc-mental-health-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/nyc-mental-health-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Mental Health Programs for Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

These life-saving resources are available to NYC residents, for you, your friends, and your neighbors.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For years the importance of mental health has been underrepresented in our communities. But why shouldn’t our minds be just as important as our bodies? Many people struggle with the stigma<\/a> of having a mental disorder and suffer in silence. While attitudes surrounding mental health are shifting, we have a long way to go to raise awareness and make access to treatment readily available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just stop<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While anyone can say that something like an eating disorder is a behavioral\/habitual choice, sometimes disturbances in eating, behavior, and accompanying emotions can be overwhelming. I dealt with bulimia for eight years and couldn’t stop (no matter how much I wanted to), even once pregnant. The accompanying anxiety seemed overwhelming. I couldn’t disclose my secret to anyone and always promised myself that I would never do it again. Even after I miscarried, I couldn’t stop. The truth is, it’s nearly impossible to “stop” by yourself. Any disorder necessitates the support of a community, family, friends, and qualified doctors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a mental health disorder<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u200bMental disorders affect your behavior, feelings, moods, thinking, and even physical health. A mental illness can impact any part of your life, including relationships, everyday function\/habits, career success, outlook on life, and values.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Symptoms<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Symptoms range from mild to severe. They include<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n