My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
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My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
Take a moment to consider how your symptoms impact your daily life.
Have you had mild symptoms for less than 2 weeks?
- Feeling sad, stressed, or worried but still able to care for yourself and others
- Feeling tired or low energy but still able to complete your tasks and activities
- Feeling less interested in things you typically enjoy
- Having some trouble sleeping
These activities may help you feel better:
- Regularly exercising, eating healthy, and getting 7–9 hours of sleep
- Spending time with loved ones
- Practicing meditation or breathing exercises
- Making time for low-stress activities you enjoy
- Volunteering to help others
If these activities do not help or symptoms worsen, talk to a health care provider.
Have you had severe symptoms for 2 weeks or more?
- Feeling sad, tearful, or hopeless
- Feeling irritable or frustrated
- Feeling worthless or guilty
- Feeling tired or low energy
- Losing interest in things you typically enjoy
- Difficulty concentrating or making simple decisions
- Trouble completing your tasks and activities
- Changes in appetite, weight, sleep, or sex drive
Seek professional help.
There are ways to help you feel better. Common treatment options include therapy and medication. Learn more about getting help.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or urges to hurt yourself, get immediate help.
Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org . The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support. Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
Revised 2025
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