Mental health problems are much more common than people realize. Mental health issues can affect everyone, from young children to the elderly. It is often marked by distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities. This may present as waning performance at work, worsening communication with others, difficulty paying attention in school, or a general inability to care for oneself. Mental illness can take many forms, from depression and anxiety to severe schizophrenia.
Many people live with mental health problems all their lives without seeking help, letting it led to unemployment, homelessness, incarceration, and even suicide. If you know a loved one with signs of mental health problem, holding an intervention may be the only way to convince him or her to get professional help before it’s too late. Mental issues disrupt sufferers’ entire life, including the way they think, feel, act, function, and relate to others. If left untreated, a mental illness can be debilitating. Luckily, early intervention is an effective way to manage a mental health issue before it does too much damage.
Family Has a Major Roles in Mental Health Intervention Mental health issues often go on for too long or don’t ever receive treatment because they require loved ones to identify the problem and the need for help. It often takes outside help to address mental health issues as a real problem. Preventing mental health issues requires investing in early intervention programs and services at the earliest signs of a problem. Studies show that many people who develop mental health disorders show symptoms by the age of 14.
Waiting too long to take action to help a mental issue in your child can lead to crisis situations such as trouble with the law, dropping out of school, involvement with drugs, or suicide.
Steps to Mental Health Interventions:
• Mental Health Education for Families
• Mental Health Assessment and Evaluation
• Medication Compliance & Regulation
• Mental Health Referrals & Treatment
• Mental Health Treatment Specialist – Psychiatrist
• Mental Health mobile Crisis Team
• IHOT (In Home Outreach Team)
• Mental Health Treatment
• NAMI Family Support Groups
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