Before you try the next wellness hack

Check the claim and the cost

Is it a harmless personal preference or a claim to diagnose or treat a condition? Does it require buying a product, restricting food or ignoring professional advice?

Choose a safer next step

Save the question for a qualified clinician if it relates to treatment. You do not have to try every trend, and not trying one is not a failure to care for yourself.

General educational information, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. If distress persists or affects daily life, speak with a qualified professional. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Further reading

NIMH: Mental health information

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