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The site is informational only

Mental Advocate does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, clinical advice, crisis intervention or emergency response. Content here is general information. It is not tailored to you, it does not create a clinician–patient relationship, and it is not a substitute for assessment by a licensed professional who knows your history. Never delay seeking care, or disregard advice from a qualified clinician, because of something you read here.

In an emergency call 911 or your local emergency number. For crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988. For free, confidential treatment referral, SAMHSA's National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357.

Directories, sponsored results and referrals

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Mental Advocate does not place anyone into treatment and does not accept payment in exchange for directing any individual to any specific provider. We are not a patient referral service, a treatment broker, or an agent of any facility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by SAMHSA, the APA, NIMH, the WHO or any government programme; those bodies are cited as sources only.

Accuracy

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Intellectual property

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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mental Advocate and its contributors are not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of this site or reliance on its content, including decisions made about care. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, in which case the narrowest permitted limitation applies.

Changes

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