Glossary of Mental Health Services

Support and treatment services for individuals struggling with drugs or alcohol

Anger management classes will teach you how to identify and express your true feelings, and come to the realization that anger is, in fact, a secondary emotion that arises from lack of self-awareness and self-compassion. Anger management courses may or may not be court-approved.

Behavioral therapy is an umbrella term for types of therapy that treat mental health disorders. This form of therapy seeks to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. It functions on the idea that all behaviors are learned and that unhealthy behaviors can be changed. The focus of treatment is often on current problems and how to change them.

Resources and respite services for those caring for family members with mental health or chronic conditions.

These organizations offer a wide variety of mental health and support services.