Who needs mental health care?
Many people have a need for mental health care at some time in their lives. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that over 22% of adults have a mental health disorder in any one year. That is about 1 out of every 5 adults. Mental Health disorders may be related to physical changes and brain chemistry, or to major life changes, such as birth, death, or loss of a job. Mental health disorders may also be hereditary. If one of your parents had a mental health disorder, you are more likely to experience a disorder yourself. If you, or someone you know, experience any of the following, mental health care might be needed: • Feel hopeless, guilty, helpless, worthless or sad. • No interest in activities like school, work, or socializing. • Change in sleep patterns (too much or not enough). • Change in eating, weight gain or loss. • Difficulty making decisions, concentrating, or mood swings. • Much less energy or much more energy than usual. • Want to hurt self or others. • Believe
