Accessing the right information at the proper time is imperative.

Having access to patient resources is a great way to learn more on your own—on your own time and in private. However, determining where to begin and knowing what questions to ask in order to discover the right answers can be daunting.

At Florida Clinical Research Center, we’d like to help you begin your journey at square one, at the very basic, yet perhaps not even obvious to most, place to start. It is important to remember that there is hope for recovery and that with treatment many people with mental illness return to a productive and fulfilling life.

How do I know I need help?

Many people believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else."  In fact, mental disorders are common and widespread.  An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year.

What exactly is a mental illness?

A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines.

How do mental illnesses happen?

Mental health problems can be related to excessive stress due to a particular situation or series of events. Mental illnesses can be caused by a reaction to environmental stresses, genetic factors, biochemical imbalances, or a combination of these. With proper care and treatment many individuals learn to cope or recover from a mental illness or emotional disorder.