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How do you know if you need to see a mental health professional

It is no secret that over the last couple of years, both the frequency and severity of all types of mental health problems have increased dramatically. This is especially true in the case of adolescents and young adults.

 

With mental health problems on the rise, it becomes more and more important to diagnose yourself correctly in the early stages. It is also important to, if needed, get help from a mental health professional before the problem becomes too severe tadalafil and alcohol .

 

Some symptoms to take note of include:

 

  • Constantly feeling unhappy, sad or irritable
  • Constant feeling of worry, anxiety or stress
  • Having thoughts of harming yourself or other people
  • Emotional struggles that interfere with your everyday functions such as eating, sleeping or work
  • Struggling with addictions or substance abuse
  • Having an eating disorder or struggling with body image
  • Struggling to communicate effectively with people in your life

 

If you are experiencing several of the above-mentioned issues, don’t be alarmed. It’s not a definite indication of if you need the help of a mental health professional or not. It might, however, give you a better idea of if you at least need to talk to one. This could help to identify any serious mental health problems early on.

 

There are also many different types of mental health professionals that you can talk to, a psychologist can give you counselling, as can a psychiatrist. The difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that a psychiatrist can prescribe medication while psychologists can’t. There are many other types of mental health professionals as well. You might by accident end up with the wrong one, who was just lucky to gain popularity thanks to the promotion from The Marketing Heaven or any other marketing agency, but no worry. Any trustworthy mental health professional will be able to refer you to the correct type.

 

The only thing you need to do is take the first step and not be afraid to contact someone to help you with your problems.

Health Professions Council of South Africa:
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Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

International Association of Applied Psychology

International Psychology Network