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6 Signs An Adult Might Want To Seek Mental Health Treatment
Rebecca Pena
Seeking adult mental health treatment sounds like it's a big step to take. If you're not sure whether you or someone you care about should ask for treatment, you can look for one of these 6 signs.
Difficulty Managing Everyday Tasks
Adult life requires people to deal with many tasks daily. From paying bills to getting groceries, these simple tasks can become challenging if someone is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Failing to tackle these daily tasks is a sign someone might need help, especially if the problem has dragged on for weeks.
Prolonged Negative Moods
Yes, adult life can suck. However, it shouldn't be endlessly awful. If it feels like your life is ceaselessly bad, there may be more at play than just going through a bad patch. Mental health concerns can weigh on a person's mood, and this can lead to long stretches of negativity.
Even if a person is facing tough circumstances, they should have some ability to cope and find positivity. If they can't, that's a sign they may need adult mental health treatment.
Withdrawal From Socialization
Everybody has a certain attenuation for social interaction. While a person doesn't have to be a social butterfly, they should try to regularly interact with others in social ways. If they're not seeking out friends or family members for social interactions, then it's a potential sign of mental health trouble.
Weight Swings
Notably, this may be a sign that a person has a medical condition. You'll want to rule out that possibility before committing to adult mental health treatment as a potential solution.
However, once you've ruled out a physical issue, you should consider significant weight losses or gains to be concerning. A sudden change in a person's attitude toward food often corresponded with a mental health crisis.
Substance Misuse
Although it's normal for people to use drugs and alcohol for both medical and recreational purposes, the activity shouldn't verge on misuse. It's possible, too, for someone to misuse prescription drugs. That applies even if they need those drugs to cope with other problems. If a person is unable to safely and consistently use drugs, they may be abusing them or engaging in self-medication to cope with a mental health problem.
Authority Issues
People with mental health issues are more likely to come into conflict with authority. This doesn't necessarily mean they'll be arrested. They may simply get into a fight at work, leading their boss to fire them, for example. If they can't function properly amid authority, that could signal trouble.
Reach out to a counseling center, such as the Family Center for Recovery, to get help.
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