Many people have some mental health problems at points in their lives, but a problem can become an illness when there are ongoing signs and symptoms. These signs and symptoms may vary, but might include:

• Sadness or mood changes that seem extreme
• Worries or guilt that seems extreme
• Feeling confused or having concentration issues
• Changes in eating habits or sex drive that seem significant
• Withdrawal from activities like seeing family
• Tiredness, fatigue, low energy, or problems with sleeping
• Paranoia, delusions, or hallucinations
• Difficulty coping with common problems and regular stress
• Struggling to understand and relate to people and situations
• Alcohol or drug abuse or misuse
• Anger, hostility, or violence, or suicidal thoughts/behaviors

There may also be physical symptoms like headaches. It’s important to see a professional if you or someone you care about has any of the issues above, as mental illnesses can become worse and lead to serious health-related problems. It’s very important and even vital to see a professional about an issue like anger, hostility, violence, or suicidal thoughts/behaviors.

When you see a professional about your mental health, the professional will try to determine what the underlying problem could be and may proceed with diagnosing you. Diagnosing a patient and checking for related complications may entail:

• Lab tests – Like checking your thyroid function or screening for alcohol or drugs.
• A physical exam – To rule out a physical problem that may be causing your symptoms.
• A psychological evaluation – In which a doctor or mental health professional discusses your symptoms, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with you.

The more information you’re able to provide the professional with, the more able the professional will be to offer an accurate diagnosis. Try to be as open and honest as you can be with the professional.

At a facility like MedSave Clinic, the professionals there can help and treat patients with any of the following issues and others:

• Depressive disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Gender dysphoria
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
• Dissociative disorders
• Eating disorders
• Insomnia
• Personality disorders
• Addictive disorders

You can come see us at MedSave Clinic if you or someone you care about has or may have any of the issues above or a related issue.

Many different people and multiple people can help you with your mental health. In fact, the best treatment for a mental health issue is treatment from a professional along with support from family members. Your treatment team could consist of your primary doctor, a nurse practitioner, a psychiatrist, a psychotherapist, a pharmacist, a counsellor, a social worker, and/or family, but remember, professional help is necessary. We have many of the types of professionals we mentioned here at MedSave Clinic.

If you’d like to learn more about how the aforementioned professionals can help you and what we can do for you here at our clinic, connect with us today. We’re located at 246 E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235, and you can reach to Call us to learn more or to book a consultation/evaluation with us at MedSave Clinic. You can also book with us online, if you like. There’s a lot we can do for you or your loved one at our clinic, even if you’re not sure how to begin. We serve patients from Columbus OH, Clintonville OH, Northwest Columbus OH, Worthington OH, Orange OH, and Harlem OH.