Overview:
This module introduces ‘Getting Professional Help’ for emotional health problems as part of the lifestyle management program. The lesson reviews the societal stigma and access issues associated with mental health treatment and offers practical strategies for seeking help. It emphasizes personal insight for identifying the need for professional help and provides guidelines on where to find assistance, from licensed therapists to trusted figures in one’s personal network.
Topic Summary:
- Taking charge of one’s health is empowering, but navigating emotional health problems can be challenging.
- Societal stigma and access issues often hinder people from seeking professional help.
- Self-assessments and questionnaires, along with personal insight, can help identify if professional help is needed.
- Simple self-assessment questions focus on whether emotional or physical stress symptoms are affecting health, relationships, and work or school performance.
- Help may come from various sources such as friends, pastors, mentors, or licensed therapists.
- Primary care physicians can provide referrals for licensed specialists
- Word of mouth and assistance from a health coach or PowerME™ provider can also guide individuals in finding professional help.
