When Self-Help Stops Working: How to Know You Need a Mental Health Evaluation

Something feels off, but it’s hard to put into words. Maybe sleep doesn’t come as easily as it used to. Maybe relationships feel strained in ways that don’t make sense on the surface. Maybe there’s a persistent heaviness that won’t lift, no matter how many self-help books end up on the nightstand. Most people sit with these feelings for months, sometimes years, before they consider talking to a professional. And even then, many aren’t sure whether what they’re experiencing warrants a formal psychological assessment or whether they’re just going through a rough patch.… Read more