Welcome back to the blog for
Mindset Therapy, a telepsychology company providing mental health services in
Texas. Our goal is to assist you in
finding ways to recognize mental health symptoms and provide convenient mental
health care from the location of your choice.
In previous blogs I have reviewed some common mental health symptoms; today I will focus on the help-seeking process.
Asking for help can be difficult.
We’re often taught that we should attempt to solve problems on our own, before
asking others for assistance. Trying to
solve problems on your own does teach you problem solving skills. However, not all problems are able to be
solved by you alone. It is impossible to know everything, and you shouldn’t
expect yourself to know how to solve every issue you are confronted with. When you don’t know how to change the spark
plug in the car, you take it to a repair shop, when your child’s math skills
are limited, you seek a tutor, and when you have a sore muscle that won’t heal,
you see your doctor. When asking for
help in these situations, you likely don’t question the reason you need help or
view yourself as weak. However, when
considering seeking services for mental health issues, people often blame
themselves for being “weak” and unable to “fix it” on their own. The expectation is you should be able to
solve your mental health problems on your own.
However, this belief is not realistic.
We can’t be experts in everything, and not being an expert on your
mental health is ok.
A stigma with receiving mental
health services remains, but why wait for your breaking point before you decide
to get help? Treatment is much more effective when sought early. And seeking treatment isn’t a sign of
weakness, it is a sign of strength.
Asking for help is ok, and acceptable. Don’t wait for your breaking
point before you turn to help. Your
life, relationships, and health will be significantly affected if you continue
to push through difficulties on your own.
There are various resources for
help, to include your family doctor and mental health clinics. At Mindset Therapy we provide mental health services in
Texas from trained professionals, via Telepsychology, which allows you to
attend the appointment from the location most convenient for you.
Visit Mindset Therapy
to learn more about the services offered and make an appointment. If you are not sure whether the service is
right for you, you can also email or call, and we will be happy to discuss the
services further!
