“I’m not sure if you’re the right person for me to talk to, but I think I need help.”
People often come to their first appointment wondering if they’re doing the right thing. Is it the right time? Is their pain bad enough? It’s difficult for people to know - when is the right time to reach out to a mental health professional? What symptoms really warrant seeking mental health resources? Is there something people “should” be doing before they see a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
Part of the question lies in, what is at stake? For some the stakes can be:
- Not being able to perform well at work or school
- Risk of losing relationships
- Not knowing how to express emotions and connect with my friends or family
- Feeling lonely and not knowing how to navigate relationships
-Having thoughts that my life would be better if I weren’t here?
For those having concerns for their physical safety, a suicide prevention resource is your most important step. Reaching out to these local and national resources are important. Follow up in outpatient is possible after the initial safety threat has been resolved.
· Colorado Crisis Line – Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
· Crisis Text Line – Text ‘HELLO’ to 741741
· SAMHSA National Helpline – Call 800-950-6264
· International Suicide Hotlines
Haelen Mental Health is staffed with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who are able to provide outpatient psychiatric assessment, medication management and supportive therapy for those experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, along with others who are struggling with alcohol or other substance misuse.
At Haelen Mental Health, we provide a 90-minute psychiatric assessment to address mental health symptoms and challenges you’re facing. If you believe addressing your mental health struggles could benefit your life, call us now at 720-469-2845 or book online at www.haelenmentalhealth.com to start the process!