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My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
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First, determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life.
Do I have mild symptoms that have lasted for less than 2 weeks?
Feeling a little down
Feeling down, but still able to do job, schoolwork, or housework
Some trouble sleeping
Feeling down, but still able to take care of yourself or take care of others
If so, here are some self-care activities that can help:
Exercising (e.g., aerobics, yoga)
Engaging in social contact (virtual or in person)
Getting adequate sleep on a regular schedule
Eating healthy
Talking to a trusted friend or family member
Practicing meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness
If the symptoms above do not improve or seem to be worsening despite self-care efforts, talk to your health care provider.
Do I have severe symptoms that have lasted 2 weeks or more?
Difficulty sleeping
Appetite changes that result in unwanted weight changes
Struggling to get out of bed in the morning because of mood
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of interest in things you usually find enjoyable
Unable to perform usual daily functions and responsibilities
Thoughts of death or self-harm
Seek professional help:
Psychotherapy (talk therapy)—virtual or in person; individual, group, or family
Medications
Brain stimulation therapies
For help finding treatment, visit the NIMH Help for Mental Illnesses webpage.
If you are in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741).
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
NIH Publication No. 22-MH-8134
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Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.
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