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The information presented on this website and in Don't Take the Branch is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, psychiatric, or other professional advice and is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, therapy, counseling, or care from a qualified professional.
Upstream Gatekeeping and the RAR Method are practical frameworks for working with thoughts, choices, habits, and moments of overwhelm. They are not treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or any other medical or mental health condition.
If you are experiencing significant emotional or psychological distress, please seek appropriate help from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, or believe you may be in immediate danger, seek immediate professional or emergency assistance. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is an immediate life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Nothing on this website should be used as a reason to delay seeking professional care or to discontinue treatment or medication prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
The examples and personal experiences presented on this site or in the book are illustrative. Individual circumstances differ, and no particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.
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