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Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Most times we can solve problems on our own, using the resources we already have: family, friends and community. We all have 'ups and downs' as well as normal grief and concerns about life in general.
Occasionally, life piles on too many stressors at once which may overwhelm our usual coping skills. For example, a normally well behaved child may start acting out. You or a loved one may experience financial concerns. You may suffer the loss of a spouse.
While some people may feel vulnerable or ashamed to ask for help, a good mental health provider will help you feel at ease. Needing help is not a moral weakness. In fact, all of us have a responsibility to seek help for our own sake and the sake of our loved ones. Often our own reluctance is the main barrier to seeking assistance.
Historically, there has been some stigma attached to seeking mental health treatment. We may worry: 'What will people think of me?' 'What if my boss finds out?' 'What will the neighbors think?' Some times we need to seek help from behavioral health experts. No one thinks less of us for seeking consultation from an accountant or lawyer. Similarly, we should insist on the opportunity to visit with a mental health professional.
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