When to Seek Professional Help: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
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We discuss when to seek professional help for mental health concerns and address the stigma surrounding therapy. We explain that therapy is preventative maintenance, not a last resort, and outline key warning signs including persistent symptoms beyond two weeks, feelings of worthlessness, self-harm behaviors, panic attacks, school avoidance, substance use increases, and drastic personality shifts. We emphasize that early intervention leads to better long-term outcomes and that mental health treatment works. We highlight the importance of family participation in the process rather than shaming the individual, and stress that mental health support is about strengthening the system around a child, not fixing them.
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