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· 19 Nov 2021

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How to get help for mental health issues

Around 13% of the total population suffers from mental illness every year. And the number is increasing. Many people suffer from mental illness. Every one in seven people is suffering in the silence alone. These problems need to be identified and treated.
To get help, one should understand the signs and symptoms of the mental illness they would be suffering from. Let us discuss more about how to get help for mental health issues.


SIGNS:

Some of the very important signs and symptoms of it are discussed below -

1.    Feeling sad or depressed most of the time without knowing the reasons for it. And this may last for more than two weeks. Normal sadness can get over in two weeks or less than two weeks.

2.    Extreme mood swings, without any particular reasons for it. Moods change super quickly.

3.    Getting worried and anxious over small things, and those all are out of control.

4.    Start isolating from everyone is also a sign of mental illness. Normal breaks from rush and people are quite okay and good for mental health.

5.    Getting delusions and Hallucinations.

6.    Getting difficulties in day-to-day life, in solving normal life issues.

7.    Getting more sleep or no sleep at all.

8.    Intake of drugs or alcohol.

9.    Extreme anger bursts without any reason can be taken as a symbol of anxiety, traumas, stress, and grief.

10.    Thoughts of self-harm and suicide.


Let us understand how to get help for mental health issues.

HOW TO GET HELP?

Sometimes, people who are suffering from mental health disorders, and need support are unsure if they should ask for help or not. They should know the fact that asking for help is okay.

Hiding the feelings, when it comes to mental health, is not a good option for anyone.

There are several ways to get help. A few of them are mentioned below -

•    Talking to someone trustworthy can help a lot. One can talk to their very close friends, relatives or even parents. Opening up to someone can be a very good solution for this problem. Sometimes, one just needs someone who listens to you. And this is a great option.

•    Many government health services work for people who are suffering in silence. These services are confidential. One should not worry about it.

•    Our brain needs a lot of nutrients and an ample amount of water to function properly. So, eating and drinking well can also help.

•    Working on hobbies can also help a lot. Engaging oneself in the work they like to do or learning new skills can help a lot and make their mind think optimistically.

•    If one is having difficulty in opening up to close ones or they are not comfortable with them. Then they may take help from several online help available. They will listen without judging and help in the best possible way.

•    By accepting yourself in the way you are and feeling good about yourself is the best thing to do.

•    Doing exercises and meditations will help to maintain concentration and help the body and brain to function well.

One should always remember that developing a mental health concern is not a taboo and anyone could develop it. So, please don't restrict yourself from getting professional help. Silence will increase the pain and will worsen the situation.


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