What is Treatment?

Often referred to by many different names: Counseling, Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Treatment; whatever you call it, the word tends to refer to a technique that aims to help you identify and change unhealthy emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through having conversations with a mental health professional. Counseling/Therapy can be helpful for a variety of reasons, some signs that you or your child may benefit from it are:

• You feel a negative mood most days.
• You have lost interest in things that you once enjoyed.
• You feel overwhelmed by life, and it’s impacting your mood and daily functioning.
• You feel like you can’t control your emotions.
• You have anxious, intrusive, or racing thoughts.
• You’re eating and/or sleeping habits have changed.
• Certain habits are becoming problematic, such as excessive drinking, drug use, gambling, or other risky behaviors.
• You’ve experienced trauma, such as a car accident, the death of a loved one, or physical or sexual assault.
• You have persistently low self-esteem and self-confidence.
• You’re experiencing persistent issues with relationships, whether it’s with a romantic partner, family member, or co-worker.
• You’re having a hard time dealing with stress related to work, family, or school.
• You’ve been withdrawing from social relationships and/or social activities.

If you are unsure if counseling/therapy could help you or not, reach out to your primary healthcare provider, or you can ask to talk with a member of the Health Solutions team for more information.