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i know that two of my cousins have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and that my family has a long history of mental illness problems. when i was a kid there was one doctor who suggested that i might have it.
i live in reno and don't know where to start looking.
If unsure where to go for help, talk to someone you trust who has experience in mental health.
Listed below are the types of people and places that will make a referral to, or provide, diagnostic and treatment services.
Family doctors
Mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or mental health counselors
Religious leaders/counselors
Health maintenance organizations
Community mental health centers
Hospital psychiatry departments and outpatient clinics
University- or medical school-affiliated programs
State hospital outpatient clinics
Social service agencies
Private clinics and facilities
Employee assistance programs
Local medical and/or psychiatric societies
that's all good information but i can't afford a doctor. are there any services that could help me pay for a doctor if i find one that will help?
the mental health clinic where i live sucks. all they can really do is provide medication and they can't give a diagnoses. i applied for disability back in 2009 and haven't been able to find a doctor that will help. the only doctors i've seen was a state doctor that was provided for me but he was paid to say no. and the other was really much help either. i just don't know what to do.