Seeking Help For Mental Health Issues

According to the National Institute For Mental Health about 40 million Americans experience a mental disorder. Several of these people lose their jobs, divorce or finally go on disability when their illness gets to be unmanageable.

Many of those same people will not pursue treatment because of the embarrasment of being called 'crazy'. Or having emotional problems. The stigma of having a mental  problem is just too much for them to deal with.

Society inclines to have a disproving view of the mentally ill. If we had diabetes, or a large open wound,  treatment would be solicited without shame. Nevertheless,  unfortunately we are ambivalent to seek treatment for depression, or anxiety disorders. They fear looking powerless, or as a bad person to their friends and family. Their family fears that they will not be able to take care of  themselves.

Mental Health Facts You Should Know

•   12.5 Americans are drug addicts.
•   10% Americans have a specific phobia.
•   8-14 million Americans suffer from depression each year.
•   80-90% respond to treatment for their depression.
•   13 million children are dependant on alcohol.
•   25% senile adults are actually depressed, just untreated.

Only a trained professional can diagnose you, and determine your course of treatment.

Reasons you should seek treatment.

A guideline if you are concerned about your mental health, and think you may need to seek a professional.

•   Mood Swings
•   Excessive crying
•   Social withdrawal & Isolation
•   Marked personality changes
•   Paranoia
•   Voices & Hallucinations
•   Difficultly Interacting
•   Abusive  behavior
•   Compulsive or Impulsive
•   Self-denial
•   Sleeping problems
•   Anger issues.

There is nothing to be ashamed of getting the treatment you need for your depression, anxiety or other mood disorders.  Without treatment you can become unsafe to yourself or others. Your health is your number one priority.