Helpful Resources
The following resources include Keywords with Definitions, and Articles regarding various psychological illnesses. We also have included a list of various phone numbers and facilities for seeking further treatment.
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Definitions & Descriptions
Here you will find industry terms that may be used in conjunction with your treatment. We do our best to try to define as many of these terms as possible, and will continue to update this list over time.
A screening tool utilized to diagnose a depressive mood disorder. A 9-question form scores each question on a scale of 0-3; the provider will now have an idea if the client is potentially suffering from depression. Once again, this is a tool utilized amongst other diagnostic questions and evaluations in determining the patient’s diagnosis. This questionnaire alone will not diagnose a client with depression or prevent the diagnosis of depression.
A screening tool utilized in diagnosing a general anxiety disorder. This tool is a questionnaire that contains seven questions, 0-3 points per question, ranging from 0- not at all to 3-nearly every day, and depending on the answer, the total sum of the questionnaire may be 0 – 21 points. This screening tool is used to assist with the diagnosis and is not necessarily definitive of the diagnosis by itself.
A screening tool utilized to diagnose a general anxiety disorder; This tool is a questionnaire containing fourteen questions, 0-4 points per question, ranging from 0- not present and 4- very severe.
A 13-item checklist that serves as a tool for screening patients who have a history of manic episodes that may be associated with bipolar disorder. This tool is used to assess the symptoms of hypomania and mania.
A tool used to help diagnose ADHD in children from 6 to 12 years old. The questionnaire will be given in two forms, one answered by the parent and another that the client’s school teacher answers. The provider can diagnose a client with ADHD based on the patient’s interview, the family, and the test’s scoring.
Phone Numbers
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Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis
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Cabarrus County Mobile Crisis
(800) 939-5911 -
Gaston County Mobile Crisis
(888) 235-4673 (HOPE) -
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 -
Mecklenburg Domestic Violence
(704) 332-2513 (Crisis Line) -
Mecklenburg Rape Crisis Line
(704) 375 9900 -
Union Rape Crisis line
(704) 283 7770 -
Cabarrus Rape Crisis Line
(704) 721-0110
Facilities
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National Institute of Mental Health Office of Communications
6001 Executive Blvd. Rm. 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
(866) 615-6464 Visit Website -
National Mental Health Information Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
P.O. Box 42557 Washington, DC 20015
(800) 789-2647 Visit Website -
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511 Visit Website -
Mental Health America
2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 684-7722(formerly National Mental Health Association)
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-3042
(703) 524-7600Information Helpline: (800) 950-6264 (NAMI)
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Mental Health InfoSource
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Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd. Durham, Nc 27710
919-684-8111 -
UNC Hospital
101 Manning Dr. Chapel Hill, NC 27514
984-974-1000 -
Wakemed Hospital
3000 New Burn Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610
919-350-8000 -
Wake Brook Hospital
111 Sunnybrook Road Raleigh, NC 27610
984-974-4800 -
Central Regional Hospital
300 Veazey Rd. Butner, NC 27509
919-764-2000 -
Cherry Hospital
1401 W. Ash St. Goldsboro, NC 27530
919-947-7000 -
Holly Hill Hospital
3019 Falstaff Road Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-7000 -
Kurt Foti (Advocacy Support Team)
1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(877) 466-9268Neurological Effects of Camp Lejeune Water
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Dana Carroll
Clinical outreach Specialist serving the Carolinas
949-433-1171Admissions Phone: 877-461-2994
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Maine Behavioral Health Organization
30 Leavitt St. Skowhegan, ME 04976
888-922-4736Fax: 844-331-2315
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Carolina Behavioral Care
4102 Ben Franklyn Blvd, Durham NC 27704
919-972-7719 Visit Website -
IAFF Center of Excellence
855-674-2817 Visit Website -
Winters Wellnes
The Wellnes Center
2001 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-559-2468 Visit Website Email Organization -
PMHCA
Dr. Kathy Quick, DSW, LSW, CPS, CPSS, CRS, CFRS
717-221-1022 Visit Website Email Organization -
Khaliah Lawrence, LAPC
717-755-8876Ext. 110
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Turning Point Counseling & Advocacy Center
15 Wyntre Brook Drive, York, PA 17403
717-755-8876 Visit Website -
Reigle Therapeutics Group
S. Anthony (Tony) Reigle, PHD, LPC, CCTP-II
160 S. Progress Avenue, Ste. 2D, Harrisburg, VA 17109
717-884-0892 Visit Website Email Organization -
Yahaira Santos
Outreach Executive | Oak Street Health
1113 Carlisle Road, York, PA 17404
872-350-2410 Visit Website Email Organization
Insights
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Anxiety and irritability can occur in people living with dementia and may become increasingly difficult for both the individual and those caring for them. Understanding what may be contributing to these emotional and behavioral changes can help families respond with greater patience, identify possible triggers, and recognize when professional evaluation and treatment may be appropriate.
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