How can I cope with mental distress?

Family Medicine, Mental Health and Illnesses | Question #i2VFHxWY
Published on
September 6, 2024

Short answer: There are general supportive steps to help with mental distress; seek a health professional for persistent or severe symptoms. Relevant specialties are listed below.

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How can I cope with mental distress?

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To understand your mental distress and provide fitting guidance it helps to know how long symptoms have been present, any triggering events, your sleep and eating patterns, daily routine, and whether you have already consulted a professional. General, non-medical supportive measures that can help include regular physical activity, keeping a regular sleep schedule, balanced nutrition and hydration, brief breathing exercises or meditation, talking with trusted people, and setting small daily goals. These steps do not replace medical assessment; if symptoms persist or worsen, see a health professional. For where to go: Family Medicine (primary care) is a suitable starting point for basic evaluation and referral. Mental Health and Illnesses (psychiatry) can assess and manage psychiatric symptoms, and clinical psychologists or psychotherapists provide talking therapies. During visits you’ll be asked about duration, triggers, sleep and diet, past help-seeking, and any physical symptoms. If you experience emergency signs (see above), contact emergency or crisis services right away.

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