I have a friend who I think is really suffering from depression and mania. I've known him since we were kids and he has pretty much always gone through cycles of highs and lows that I know are not normal. Lately it is getting really bad, he is abusing alcohol, making bad social and financial decisions, and pushing way the people who care about him. Last night I finally got him to talk to me about how he was feeling and he really broke down and said he thinks he deserves to die and would kill himself if it wouldn't ruin his mom's life. I think I can convince him to get some help but he doesn't have any health insurance and is worried that he can't pay for treatment. He could afford to go to a walk-in clinic but I don't know if they can give him the perscription he needs. We live in northwest Arkansas... does anyone know of any resources he could use?
2007-03-12 01:51:26 · 4 answers · asked by maggielynn 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I would suggest getting him a cheap health policy before he goes for treatment. You may want to try a website that compares multiple companies at once to get you the best price. I am paying less than ½ after I did.
Go to: http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Refby=616163&Type=health
Take care,
Casey
2007-03-12 08:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know of any specific facilities in ARK , but the truth is most health insurance policies really stink on the mental health . I am sure or at least I guess he has a GP(reg Doc) Convince him to go and tell the Dr. the whole truth. He defiantly needs a SSRI (Prozac or something ) and you are right on about the Drinking it is the worst thing he can be doing. Offer to go to a few AA meetings with him that may help and they are all over , just google your area, you sound like a good friend and seem to have read the situation right. He may be Bi-Polar or something of that nature and may need some other drugs and they are not cheap, but health is one thing you can not scimp on so if he saves his drinking money and gets a bit more under control he probably will be able to make a few extra dollars. Keep up the good work hang tough and good luck. TC messtograves
2007-03-12 02:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are free 'depression study's' that do monitor the person and give them antidepressants. I have usually seen
then advertised on the T.V. or in the Local newspaper.
I would try typing it in the search web and you should be able to find something.
Your local mental health, county or state, will also do the same.
good luck
2007-03-12 02:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him to visit on Hill-station
2007-03-12 01:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by khuranapvp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋