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This site is for general education
ShrinkNetwork.com and the educational properties in the Shrink Network provide general information about mental health. They do not provide medical advice. The content is not a diagnosis, not a treatment plan, and not a substitute for care from a qualified clinician.
Using this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship
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Never ignore advice from your own clinician, or delay seeking it, because of something you read here. Do not start, stop, or change a medication based on this site. Decisions about your health belong with a clinician who knows your full situation.
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If you are in crisis or someone is in danger, do not rely on this site. Call or text 988, or call 911. See the crisis and safety page for more.
Accuracy and change
The network works to keep its content accurate and current and to reflect reliable sources. Even so, medicine changes, and no website can be complete or right for every person. Content may be updated at any time.