This week s ER included a storyline in which Dr. Carter sought professional help for emotional stress related to Lucy s death and his attack. When they affect other aspects of your life and you are having trouble coping, that is when you should find care.
Mental health is as important to an individual s well-being as physical health.
Everyone will encounter difficult periods of in life that produce minor, short-term mental health problems. Whether dealing with problems at work, adjusting to life changes, or experiencing family problems, many Americans are trying to balance the demands of today s complex society. You may want to talk with a mental health professional when emotional stresses affect other aspects of your life and you are having trouble coping. A mental health professional can help you to examine your situation and develop coping skills for facing the challenge. Mental Health One in five individuals experiences a mental or emotional disorder at some point in life and over 10 million Americans suffer some sort of suffer some kind of emotional stress a year.