When should I seek Mental Health Support: Common Symptoms and Warning Signs

by Kasey Meyer | Director of Mental Health | MSW, LICSW

Are you or a loved one experiencing feelings of deep sadness, fatigue, or drastic changes in mood? These can be early signs of mental health concerns that shouldn't be ignored. Whether it's overwhelming worries, difficulty concentrating, or physical symptoms like a racing heart or tightness in your body, it's important to take action. Understanding when to seek mental health support can make all the difference. Your mental health matters, so we’ve compiled a list of common symptoms and feelings to help you recognize the signs.

 

  • Feeling very sad or withdrawn  

  • Fatigue, exhaustion, or loss of energy   

  • Drastic changes in mood or behavior 

  • Out-of-control feeling, or acting recklessly 

  • Overwhelmed fear or worries without any known reason  

  • Changes in weight (loss or gain) or appetite 

  • Feeling intense worries that get in the way of daily functioning  

  • Difficulty with concentration or memory loss  

  • Struggle to sit still in your body  

  • Worry that leads to racing heart, difficulty taking a breath, and/or physical pain (tightness in shoulders, chest, jaw) 

  • Seeing or hearing things/people that are not there  

  • Excessive substance use or use of substances to manage life’s stressors   

At AHI Integrative Health + Wellness, we believe knowledge is power. The more you know the better you will feel! Reach out today for your Free 15 min consultation and see if mental health treatment is right for you. 

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