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Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Tile • VinylOctober 10 is World
Mental Health day. This
year, the focus is on “Our
minds, our rights." The
goal is to raise awareness
about mental health (MH)
and that “everyone’s mental
health is a universal human
right.” Yet, there are still
many challenges for those
needing MH care. It can
be difficult to find care, as
most practices are close to
full so it can take weeks
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to get an appointment.
Costs have also steadily
increased. Some therapists
don’t take insurance or have
limited the insurance they
accept. Some issues, such
as couples-counseling, are
often not covered under MH
insurance. This makes it
difficult for some to afford
MH care.
While mental health is
less stigmatized than in the
past, we still have a longway to go. We know that
our MH is just as important
as our physical health.
Our MH can negatively,
or positively, affect our
physical health and vice
versa. So both are essential
for our overall wellness and
well-being. Yet, one in eight
people worldwide are living
with a MH condition, which
can affect every part of
their life, from relationships
to their ability to earn a
living. According to Health.
com, MH conditions, such
as anxiety, depressive
disorders, substance-
related issues, and sleep
problems in the U.S. are
worsening. So, there is an
increase in those living
with mental and emotional
distress. According to
the CDC, adolescent MH
also continues to worsen.
According to Health.
com (https://www.health.com/ condition/depression/
8-million-americans-
psychological -distress),
possible reasons for
worsening mental health in
the US include social media
use, isolation and loneliness,
and a lack of access to care.What can you do?
Someone struggling
with a mental health issue(s)
may feel alone and isolated.
Being there for them can be
extremely helpful. But it’s
important to know some
do’s and don’ts.
Helpful:- Check in with them
and let them know you
are available to listen and
provide support. If someone
is struggling with anxiety
or depressive symptoms,
support can include helping
with household chores,
shopping, or just being with
them so they are not alone. - If they want to talk,
spend some one-to-one
time. Listen and talk in a
distraction-free place and in
a non-judgmental and open
way. Opening up and being
vulnerable is not easy. - Focus on open-
ended questions. It’s ideal
to let the person struggling
with a MH issue do the
majority of the talking. If
you need to ask a question,
keep it open-ended using
neutral, non-judgmental
language. - Discuss self-care.
Talk through what makes
them feel less stressed or
feel better. Is there anything
you can offer to do with
them that may help them feel
motivated to focus on self-
care? IE, going for a walk.
Avoid pushing. Just offer
support and companionship.- If they continue to
struggle, offer to help them
find a counselor or other
type of support. Be sure
to let them make their own
health-care decisions. - Do what you can
but know your limits. It
can be easy to fall into
caretakers mode. Keep
healthy boundaries in place
and practice your own self-
care.
Not so helpful: - Don’t push. Let
them share what they want
without feeling pressured. - Avoid being an
arm-chair therapist. When
talking, don’t lead the
discussion, advise, or label
their behaviors or feelings.
Avoid offering solutions,
making assumptions, or
challenging their feelings.
Unless you have specific
counseling training, you
may be leading them in the
wrong direction. - Don’t be
judgmental or tell them how
they should feel or react. - Don’t say ‘I know
how you feel’, because you
really don’t. Even if you
had a similar experience,
how they feel and react will
be different. Why? Because
their life experiences,
worldviews, values, and
perspectives are different
from yours. So, while you
may have experienced
something similar, how they
feel and react is most likely
going to be different from
yours. - Don’t take it
personally if they don’t
want to talk. They may
have many reasons for not
wanting to open-up to you
that actually have nothing
to do with you.
Takeaway
Someone with a
mental-health condition
should not be excluded from
decisions about their health
and care, discriminated
against, or treated as “less
than” anyone else. Yet,
this is still happening. As
a community we can step-
up. Providing a little of
your time to someone that
is struggling is priceless to
them.
If you are struggling
,please reach out for help.
You don’t have to face your
struggles alone. If you are
in crisis, call 988 or 911.
This article is informational
only and not intended to
diagnose, provide advice, or
to treat. Be safe and well!