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Thrivetalk Offers Modern Mental Health Therapy Choices


Mental illness is a health condition that includes changes in thinking, behavior and emotions.  It is usually associated with distress or problems functioning in family, work or social surroundings.

Did you know that 1 in 5  (43.8 million) adults in the US experience mental illness in a given year?  

Mental illness is a treatable disease  and many individuals with it can function regularly in their daily lives.  

Untreated mental illness has been a concern in the United States, with many people not having access to treatment.  Many can not simply afford the cost of treatment, others are concerned of the stigma that is associated with the disease, so they avoid treatment out of shame or embarrassment

If you or someone you love is suffering with mental illness you should talk to a mental health professional.   There are so many different ways to connect with a mental health professional today.  There is certain to be a way that is both convenient and comforting.

Years ago, patients had to visit a physical location to speak to a mental health professional in order to receive treatment.  Nowadays, that option is still available, however, there are other options available that may be more convenient for the patient.  Here are examples:

Online Therapy

Online therapy is relatively new.  It is actually an easy way to find a local therapist.  It usually is done using video chat or voice calling.  Patients are matched up with a therapist that best matches their needs, using questionnaires and algorithms.  Therapy sessions are scheduled online and are more flexible than standard office visits.  Some therapists are even available for emergency sessions if needed.

Text/Chat Therapy

This therapy is very modern and offers a very simple way to find a therapist, with a few disadvantages.

For this type of therapy, patients communicate with their mental health professional via text.  However, many mental health professionals do not trust this type of therapy.  This is mainly due to the fact that it is difficult to truly understand someone's emotions via text.  Also, context can be misunderstood by the therapist or patient.  This can be dangerous.  Text/ Chat therapy is a costly alternative to regular therapy.

Thrivetalk offers modern mental health therapy choices and can help you find a professional that is suited to you or your loved one's needs.  They cover different areas of mental health including:

Family and Marriage Therapists
Social Workers
Licensed Counselors
Psychologists

ThriveTalk also helps you to be prepared when you are interviewing potential therapists.  They offer questions that you should ask your potential therapist, and explain what to expect in your first session.  This will help to make the process easier.

For more information visit Thrivetalk and get the help you need.



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  1. Anything that offers choices to people suffering is great by me. This could help people who might not be able to seek out help in other ways.

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