Everyone one of us has our own problems and stresses to deal with, problems that may leave us having a hard time or making us feel down, and it may seem difficult to ask for help. However, we should know that there are professionals specifically trained for the purpose of helping us when we are feeling certain ways (American Counselling Association, 2018), so it is important to get expert help that we need. So how exactly do we know when to get help?
Some indicators that could show that you need help are:
- We do not cope with our daily demands as we used to – Like perhaps there is a decline in our performance in work or school. It may be the feeling that it is somehow harder to face the day than how we usually do it, or running out of energy faster.
- If we do not enjoy life or feel satisfaction the same way – It can be when being unhappy is far more apparent than being happy and we do not find satisfaction in the things that usually leave us satisfied.
- Finding it hard to form and maintain our relationships – We might be wary of others or dislike being around them. Your moods also affect the relationships you have around you.
- There is a decrease in you sense of self-worth – We may feel that we are not enough or that we are worthless.
Another thing you can most definitely take note of is if these concerns or problems have affected how you function daily and your entire being. These can be changes in sleep, appetite, motivation, or focus. These indicate that your concern is likely mental health-related.
Now that we know it is important to know when to get help, it is also vital that we know where and from whom we get help. Knowing the right people to get help from is important because they can handle our concerns in a professional and safe manner. Help can start from the people we trust such as friends or family, but we should be aware that certain concerns or problems that can be considered far too serious may need to be handled by professionals that are trained to help with these specific problems.
The following are sources we can ask for help depending on what you need help with:
- Training and Coaching (Facilitator/Trainer) is for tolerable concerns such as learning new skills or when it comes to developing personally and professionally. It provides direction and information and gives the best practices of a given area.
- Counselling (Counsellor/Psychologist) is for difficult concerns when the situation or problem tends to become overwhelming. It can be your relationships, self-esteem, stress, or more. Counselling aims to help us restore ourselves to cope with concerns of our daily lives. It is usually short-term and deals with specific life situations.
- Psychotherapy/Psychiatric Treatment (Psychotherapist/Psychiatrist), this one is for serious concerns where we feel as if it has affected every aspect of your life and it is hard to function, we find ourselves a risk not only to oneself but also to others. This aims to restore our wellbeing by reducing and managing the symptoms of mental illness through acceptance enhancement, to adjust our capacity and to provide support.
If you’d like one on one mental wellness support, please reach out and we can put you in touch with the right people.
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