Worried About Your Mental Health? Why You Should Seek Treatment Now — Not Later

It’s risky to wait too long to seek treatment for a mental health issue. Any condition can worsen as time ticks on, and negative thought and behavior patterns become more solidified in your brain. As a result, these strong habits may become harder and harder to break. When left untreated, some mental illnesses may increase your risk for substance misuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

If you are starting to have symptoms that are getting in the way of your social life, work life, family life, or goals, it may be a good time to see a therapist. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, what leads to certain problems, and how to cope better. Find out what to expect at your first therapy session here.

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Hilary Weissman

Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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