Mental Health Problems and Mind-Body Wellness

Mental health problems are similar to other health problems: some can be prevented; others will go away on their own with Home Treatment; and some need professional attention. Many mental health problems begin when physical stress (such as an illness or injury) or emotional stress (such as the loss of a loved one) triggers chemical changes in your brain. The goal of treatment for mental health problems--including self-care and professional treatment--is to reduce stress and restore the normal chemical processes in your brain.

In general, it is a good idea to seek professional help for a mental health problem when:

• A symptom becomes severe or disruptive.

• A symptom becomes a continuous or permanent pattern of behaviour and does not respond to self-care.

• Symptoms become numerous, affect all areas of your life, and do not respond to self-care or communication efforts.

• You are thinking about suicide.

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