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Recovery from Mental Illness

18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

What is Recovery?

‍Recovery from mental illness and living a full life with mental illness is possible, but we're all different. It's up to you to determine what is most important to you. Does your vision include work? Parenthood? Art? With the right treatment and support, you can achieve your goals. Besides treatment and support, other areas that affect everyone's health and wellness include exercise, nutrition, spirituality, relationships and much more.

IN YOUR WORDS

“Recovery means being comfortable being me.”

"Once I discovered that recovery was possible, I began to have hope. Finding that hope was incredibly empowering. I regained my self confidence and I knew things would get better. I also accepted the responsibility to take charge of my life; I knew I held the power to improve my life.”

“Recovery means thinking less about my illness and more about my dreams and what I’m going to do with my life."

For ideas for simple things you can do to help yourself be well and stay well, see the Wellness Action Plan.

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If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Council, please email MHSA@ventura.org

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Turning Point Foundation

Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.

(805) 652-0000
https://turningpointfoundation.org/

The Client Network

Resource referrals for any level of care, community forums & advocacy.

(805) 981-4228

If you're in crisis:

Call the VCBH Crisis Team at 1-866-998-2243.

Emergency:

If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer

211 Ventura County

Free service connecting people to health and human services in the community

‍Countywide – All Ages

Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211

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