Disclaimer: These are general answers, each case is different and should be discussed with doctor.
How to Navigate a Mental Health Crisis: See NAMI’s (National Alliance on Mental Illness) guide: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis For Students. Q. If I am a Penn State student what resources are available to me? A. Try looking at the Red Folder which is a Penn State resource for students in need of help. https://redfolder.psu.edu/ Recommended books. Q. What is Anosognosia? A. The online book, I am not sick, I do not need help! Made available from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) can help with this topic which is about how a person views their illness. https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Anosognosia (the book is listed for viewing on the above link’s navigation to the left of the screen). Try your local book retailer for a print copy. Q. What books are available for the topic of suicide prevention? A. See https://suicideprevention.nv.gov/Adult/SuggestedReading/ General Questions. Q. What is a psychiatrist and a psychologist? A. A psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in treating mental health disorders and can prescribe medications for it. A psychologist is a licensed professional who can help you with talk therapy. Q. What is a BCM (Blended Case Manager) A. A BCM is someone who can help with your goals and find services in the community for your needs. The County has a BCM program and so do a few other providers.