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My loved one was released from the hospital and I was told that the discharge summary would be mailed to me, but it hasn't arrived yet. Who can I talk to if I want to follow up on this matter?
You shou ld contact the case manager or social worker who was working with your loved one in the hospital.
I am familiar with the internet, and comfortable working on the computer, but I understand that many websites are not credible. Where can I go to find reliable information on a diagnosis of mental illness?
The following reputable National Mental Health organizations, each with their own websites, are good places to go for reliable information on mental illnesses:
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): www.nami.org
- National Mental Health Association (NMHA): www.nmha.org
- American Psychological Association: www.apa.org
- American Psychiatric Association: www.psych.org
- National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
- Support and Family Education (SAFE) Facts for Families http://w3.ouhsc.edu/safeprogram/
I was told that my loved one had one diagnosis and now another doctor is telling me that she has a different diagnosis. Is it possible to have more than one diagnosis?
It is possible to have more than one diagnosis; however, questions related to diagnosis are best answered by your doctor.
