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National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Visit: thehotline.org
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Text: "START" to 88788
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Visit: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 771-1-800-273-8255

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Visit: rainn.org

Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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SAMHSA’s National Helpline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Visit: samhsa.gov

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

TTY: 1-800-487-4889

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Listen: Are there TOXIC people in my life?

Op-Ed: How the Idaho Legislature handled sex assault case sends the wrong message to victims

Op-Ed: How the Idaho Legislature handled sex assault case sends the wrong message to victims

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Licensed Counselor Angie Hernandez-Harris talks about toxic people — what the traits are, how we need to listen to that internal alarm that says danger when we’re around certain people, and how to respond. 

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Op-Ed: How the Idaho Legislature handled sex assault case sends the wrong message to victims

Op-Ed: How the Idaho Legislature handled sex assault case sends the wrong message to victims

Op-Ed: How the Idaho Legislature handled sex assault case sends the wrong message to victims

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Emotional impact to survivors when they’re outed only perpetuates feelings of helplessness, writes guest columnist Angie Hernandez-Harris.

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Warning signs of abuse

Warning signs of abuse

Warning signs of abuse

Some, but not all, signs of abuse:

 

  • Telling you that you never do anything right.
  • Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them.
  • Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of other people.
  • Destroying your belongings or your home.

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Self-care tips

Warning signs of abuse

Warning signs of abuse

  • Live Healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. 
  • Practice good hygiene. 
  • See friends to build your sense of belonging. 
  • Try to do something you enjoy every day. 
  • Find ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, getting a massage, taking a bath or walking in the woods.

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About anxiety

Warning signs of abuse

About depression

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and various phobia-related disorders. 

 

Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms include:

  • Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
  • Easily fatigued
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Muscle tension
  • Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
  • Sleep problems

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About depression

About substance abuse and addiction

About depression

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. 

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About substance abuse and addiction

About substance abuse and addiction

About substance abuse and addiction

Many people mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. Fortunately, researchers have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives. 

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Sexual assault effects

About substance abuse and addiction

About substance abuse and addiction

An assault may impact a survivor’s daily life no matter when it happened. Each survivor reacts to sexual violence in their own way. Common emotional reactions include guilt, shame, fear, numbness, shock, and feelings of isolation.


The long-term psychological effects survivors may face if their trauma is left untreated include post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, isolation, and others.

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