Behavioral Health Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed below a series of frequently asked questions concerning behavioral health. These questions are arranged in three (3) different categories, mental health, alcohol & drug addictions, and suicide.
Also available is: Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Parity document.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health
- What is Mental Health?
- What is a Mental Illness?
- Who is Susceptible to Mental Illness?
- Isn’t Mental Illness a Rare Disorder?
- What Causes Mental Illness?
- Are There Warning Signs for Mental Illness?
- Do People Recover From a Mental Illness?
- What is Recovery?
- What are the Recovery Rates With Treatment?
Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol & Other Drug Addictions
- What Causes Addiction to Alcohol and Other Drugs?
- Is Addiction to Alcohol and Other Drugs More Prevalent In Certain Groups of Individuals?
- How Many Ohioans are Affected by Addiction?
- How Much Does It Cost Ohio When Addiction Goes Untreated?
- What Is the Difference Between Addiction and Abuse?
- Is It Okay To Drink When Pregnant?
- How Quickly Can I Become Addicted to a Drug?
- How Do I Know if I Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
- How Do I Know if Someone Else is Addicted to Alcohol/Drugs?
- How Many People with Addiction Actually Seek Treatment?
- Does Treatment Really Work?
Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide
- What should you do if someone tells you they are thinking about suicide?
- Who has a higher suicide rate men or women?
- Who is at highest risk for suicide in the U.S.?
- Does depression increase the risk for suicide?
- Does alcohol and other drug abuse increase the risk for suicide?
- Is it possible to predict suicide?
- How would I know if someone I care about was contemplating suicide?
