NC Anger Management Hotline

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A depression crisis hotline can address dangerous substance abuse behaviors and any other mental health challenges that may be contributing to depression.
Depression is a mental illness that has a significant effect on a person!€™s ability to function normally, and is marked by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, worthlessness, and hopelessness. These feelings can continue for years if left untreated.1!€“3 It is estimated that up to 15% of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime.2 There are many types of depression, including premenstrual depression, postpartum depression, seasonal depression, and persistent depression (or dysthymia) that occur alongside other mental health issues such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.1,3

Depression often does not occur alone!€”many people living with depression experience some other mental illness as well. Depression has a high rate of co-occurrence with both anxiety (up to 60%) and substance use disorders.4,5 A depression crisis hotline can address dangerous substance abuse behaviors and any other mental health challenges that may be contributing to depression. If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or others, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room or psychiatric hospital for a crisis evaluation.

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