When should I see a doctor about a mental health problem?
Mental health is an important part of our overall health and should never be ignored. Having issues with mental health is common and treatable. It often gets better completely. Call your doctor if you are experiencing any of these signs of trouble with your mental health.
- Feelings of depression or sadness that do not go away
- Feeling extreme highs and lows
- Having excessive fear, worry, or anxiety
- Withdrawing from social interaction
- Changes in eating or sleeping
- Inability to cope with daily problems
- Delusions (false beliefs) or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there)
- Substance abuse – alcohol or drugs (prescribed or recreational)
- Thoughts of hurting yourself or others.
Summary
We have described when you should see a doctor about a mental health problem. We hope it has been helpful.
