{"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\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. Those looking for care in New York City<\/a> can access numerous facilities and treatment plans, as needed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ending the Stigma<\/h2>\r\n

Mental health disorders have a worse reputation than those related to physical health. While we’ve come a long way in addressing the importance of overall care, there are still misconceptions about mental disorders. You do not need to know the ins and outs of what everyone is going through, but it’s important to lend compassion to those around you. If you know someone in your life has a mental health disorder, you can extend the same grace and care to them that you would if they were suffering from a physical illness.\u00a0Any disorder necessitates the support of a community, family, friends, and qualified doctors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\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