Healthy Reflections Newsletter
                          http://www.mentalhealthcorner.com
 
 
 
 
Linda Young, Ph.D.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Publisher 
July 26, 2007
 
Greetings!
 
The summer seems to be speeding by.  Already we're seeing commercials on T.V. for "Back to School" sales.  We may think of summer as a laid back time of the year but many individuals find that they are actually more depressed or anxious during this time.  There's more activity and planning to do, with the kids out of school.  Now with preparation for children returning to school, stress may be greater for parents.   Frequently, the fall is a time when many individuals realize they need help in dealing with some of the underlying problems or issues that might be distressing them.  Today's article gives some guidelines on when it might be helpful to have the assistance of an experienced, trained professional.
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When Should You Consult A Mental Health Professional?

 

When you are having a problem that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the services of an experienced mental health professional.  Professional counselors and therapists offer the caring, expert assistance that individuals need during stressful times.  There are many types of mental health professionals to choose from.  The most important thing is to select a licensed professional who has the appropriate training and qualifications to help a person with your specific issues.  You should choose someone whom you can feel comfortable enough to speak freely and openly.

 

Types of Problems: 

Individuals seek help from mental health professionals for many different reasons.  These are some of the most common ones:

      1.  You feel unhappy most of the time.
      2.  You worry all the time and are unable to find the solutions to your 
            problems. 
      3.  You feel extremely sad and helpless.
      4.  You feel nervous, anxious and worried most of the time.
      5.  You have panic attacks.
      6.  Your emotional stage is affecting your daily life:  your sleep, eating habits,
            job, and relationships.
      7.  You are having a hard time functioning from day to day.  Your emotional
            state is affecting your performance at work or school.
      8.  Your behavior is harmful to yourself or others.
      9.  You are feeling impatient and angry with someone you are taking care of.
     10.  You are having problems with your family members or in other important
             relationships.
     11.  You or someone you care about has problems with substance abuse other
             addictions.
     12.  You are having problems dealing with your own sexual orientation or the
              sexual orientation of someone you care about.
     13.   You are a victime of sexual abuse or domestic violence.
     14.  You have an eating disorder.
     15.  You are having trouble getting over the death of someone you loved.
     16.  You are experiencing a divorce or marital separation.
     17.  You are part of a blended family and need help learning how to live 
             together. 
     18.  Your child is having problems with behavior or school performance.
     19.  You are having a hard time coping with change.
     20.  You are having a hard time setting and reaching goals.

    

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Quotes To Ponder:
 
Do your own thinking independently.  Be the chess player, not the chess piece.  --- Ralph Charell
 
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. --- Eleanor Roosevelt
 
Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. ---Karl A. Menninger
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Mental Health Dictionary:

Alternative Therapy

An alternative approach to mental health care is one that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body and spirit.  Althouth some alternative approaches have a long history, many remain controversial.
 
--- National Institute of Mental Health
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                             Linda Young, Ph.D., LMFT
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