Have you taken a mental health screening? If not, please click Take your free screening now. Mental health can change over time. That’s why it’s so important to screen for mental health issues on a regular basis. Below is more information about the conditions that could be in your Connected Mind Mental Health Screening Report.
Treatment for mental health can vary. It’s difficult to know where to begin. Below are a few options. If you are unsure where to start, and you are not in immediate crisis, please contact a primary care doctor.
If you or someone you know need emergency assistance, please call 911 or go immediately to the nearest Emergency Room.
Call OR Text 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24/ 7. They connect callers to a crisis center nearest them. They provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY by using your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
Text “HOME” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available everywhere in the United States 24/ 7. They serve anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them to crisis counselors who can provide information and support.
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
A local primary care doctor can either provide treatment or refer you to a therapist or specialist. Make sure to check with your insurance for the primary care doctors in your network. Please make sure to bring the results of your Connected Mind mental health screening with you to the appointment.
If you are not in immediate crisis, here are some self-led mental health resources.
The Journal That Talks Back™ is an affordable, accessible, and unlimited coaching service and journaling platform that connects you with a certified coach who will support your mental well-being, your work performance, and any personal challenges that may arise. Our mission is to provide a safe and accessible space for you to journal, be heard, receive coaching, and develop as confident leaders in their unique environments!
Freedom 365™ takes the content and activities of a substance use rehabilitation program and puts into interactive digital experience that can be accessed privately — anytime, anywhere from the convenience of your phone, tablet or PC.
Addiction Resource is an informational content guide serving individuals and their families who struggle with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health disorders.
Shadow’s Edge is a game aimed at players ages 13 – 25, but is also enjoyed by adults of all ages. The game helps to work through feelings and emotions by teaching journaling in a fun and interactive way.
Avalo is a free peer & professional mental health support app that works on any device.
Your Mental Health Risk Screening Report is designed to facilitate a meaningful conversation between you and your doctor or mental health provider. You can learn more about your results by taking them to your doctor or mental health provider. With your permission, they can retrieve a more detailed clinical version of your results by visiting https://connectedmind.me/code and entering the code from the bottom of your Mental Health Screening Report.
Depression is characterized by being stuck in a depressed state or mood and includes a loss of interest or hopelessness causing impairment in daily life. There are two types of depression: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that tends to be more severe and shorter duration, and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) that tends to be less severe and lasting for two or more years. Often times those suffering from depression are only aware of their physical symptoms and do not realize that what they’re experiencing is actually being caused by depression. So it’s important to screen for depression and other mental health conditions on a regular basis.
Anxiety is characterized by an exaggerated anxiousness and excessive worry about everyday life events when there is no obvious reason. Everyone has anxiety at some level, but it becomes an issue when that anxiety is excessive, without a specific reason, and interferes with daily life. Anxiety can take a serious toll on your body, including headaches, stomach problems, extreme fatigue, and a loss of libido, to name a few. Many people that suffer from anxiety only recognize their physical symptoms and are often unaware that they are caused by an underlying mental health condition. So it’s important to screen for anxiety and other mental health conditions on a regular basis.
Attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder also known as ADHD affects both children and adults. It is characterized by an inability to focus or pay attention, excessive levels of hyperactivity or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both. ADHD can cause severe impairment in multiple areas of daily life. ADHD can also have many positive aspects. Doctors and researchers are still not sure what causes ADHD, but there’s some belief that it’s neurological in origin. Many people who suffer from ADHD are unaware that the difficulties functioning in their daily life are caused by a mental health condition. That is why it is so important to screen for ADHD and other mental heath disorders.
Substance use disorder or addiction, as it is commonly referred to, is very often connected to other mental health conditions. Whether those conditions existed before, or are being caused or exacerbated by the substance use disorder is often difficult to tell. In both cases, dealing with the substance use disorder along with treating any other co-occurring mental health condition is critical. Because of the close connection to substance use disorder and other mental health conditions it’s important to screen for mental health conditions on a regular basis.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by an extreme shift toward heightened mood, elevated energy, and extreme behavior. These shifts last for days at a time and in some cases lead to hospitalization. These shifts are followed by depression, hopelessness, and often thoughts of suicide. Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood and can be mistaken for other mental health conditions such as ADHD or depression, resulting in severe consequences. If you do not see a Bipolar Disorder results box on your report, it’s because it’s only screened if the tool detects a risk for depression. If you would liked to be screened separately for Bipolar Disorder, please ask your doctor or mental health professional.
Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by anxiety that focuses on physical senses or symptoms causing excessive worry and research about those senses and symptoms. The senses or symptoms may be real but the underlying anxiety and worry can mask them or cause them to be exacerbated. Many people who suffer from somatic symptom disorder are not aware that a mental health condition may be causing or making their symptoms worse. So it’s important to screen for somatic symptom disorder and other mental health conditions on a regular basis.