by Don R. Powell, Ph.D.and the
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Important Note: You should not substitute the information in this guide for expert professional advice or treatment! The information is given to help you make informed choices about your mental health. Follow your health care provider and or Mental Health Professional’s advice if it differs from what is given.
Section I: Mental Health Facts
- Introduction
- Mental Health Facts
- Characteristics of Mental Health
- It's Okay to Ask for Help
- What Professional Counseling Really Is
- Helping Someone Close to You
- Reasons to Seek Help
- Where To Go For Help
- A Therapists' Who's Who
- Various Treatment Approaches
- How to Choose a Therapist
- Evaluating Your Treatment
- Tips for Mental Health
- National Resources
Section II: Mental Health Topics
- Introduction and How to Use This Guide
- Alcohol Problems
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Dependence
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling
- Grief/Bereavement
- Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
- Panic Attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting Issues
- Passive/Aggressive Behavior
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Relationship/Marital Problems
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Concerns
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Giving Thanks
Contributers and Reviewers
ReferencesFor more information call or write:
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
30445 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 350
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248.539.1800 / Fax: 248.539.1808
email: aipm@healthy.net
For more information call or write:
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center
Health Promotion Program
620 John Paul Jones Circle Suite 1100
Portsmouth, VA 23708
email: sst@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil
For additional information
Military One Source
1-800-540-4123
www.militaryonesource.com
Content last reviewed on December 12, 2011.





