Monday, September 24, 2012

Pat Lawrence Can Be One Of Many Sources For Information On Mental Illness

By Patrice McCoy


For a long time now Pat Lawrence has been advocating for individuals with mental illness. Should you be fortunate enough to speak with her you can learn a lot about the condition. If you aren't lucky enough to speak with her there are many other resources that you can put to use to learn about mental illness.

Mental illness should always be taken very seriously and when symptoms are recognized they should be attended to immediately. If you don't pay immediate attention to them they can result in very serious consequences. It is important to be aware of what the symptoms look like and to seek immediate professional help when you see them.

There are a lot of signs that can indicate that a problem exists that needs attention. It is important to have an understanding of what you should be watching for. It will be helpful to conduct some research into what signs and symptoms one should watch for.

Problems related to mental health can manifests themselves in any number of ways. One of these can be suicidal tendencies. In situations where the safety of an individual might be at risk as a result of a manifestation of mental problems it will be necessary to ensure the individuals safety before attending to any deeper issues.

Once the safety concerns have been addressed then it is important to consult with a professional about the underlying issues causing the problem. It will be necessary to set up an appointment to talk with a professional. Occasionally you may have the opportunity to talk to one over the phone. There are suicide hotlines in many localities across the country.

Depression is a large contributor to mental health issues. It will be necessary to understand the symptoms of depression in order to act appropriately upon noticing these symptoms. These symptoms often manifest themselves in a lot of ways.

Prolonged feelings of hopelessness are one sign that somebody may be entering into a state of depression. Among many other symptoms is the loss of interest. It can be easy to confuse symptoms of depression with symptoms of other illnesses and therefore it's important to let a professional make the determination as to the cause of the symptoms.

Professionals have the tools to conduct screenings that will determine whether an individual has depression. If you begin to notice symptoms of depression it is important that you take note of the frequency of symptoms in order to have as much information as possible that you can share with the professional that you consult with. The more information that you can provide the easier it will be for a diagnosis to be made.

You need to make sure you contact the appropriate professional. It is also helpful to speak to someone who has personal experience dealing with mental health. Pat Lawrence is once such person who has direct experience with mental illness through her daughter her adult daughter who suffers from mental illness. Pat Lawrence travels a great deal advocating for individuals with mental illness and while it might not be possible to talk directly with her, there are plenty of other people with direct experience who would be happy to sharing their experience.




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