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How do you know when someone you care about is struggling with a behavioral or mental health issue? The signs are not always obvious, or easy to talk about.

Regional Primary Care Network, in partnership with the United Health Foundation, has developed the #SpeakTheUnspeakable Campaign to assist in identifying some potential warning signs. Below are some symptoms, ways to approach a conversation with someone you’re concerned about, and next steps in connecting them with assistance. A good first step can be their primary care provider, as many primary care practices now have resources available to treat behavioral and mental health concerns right in the office.

WARNING SIGNS

If you notice something is out of place with a friend or loved one, don’t let it go unspoken. Symptoms and warning signs of a behavioral or mental health struggle can show up in different ways for different people. Here are some potential signs:

Social withdrawal from friends and loved ones

Changes in showering, sleeping, or eating patterns

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Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC

A Modern Mentality

Four common ways you may be standing in the way of your personal growth. As we approach the end of 2018, you may find yourself reflecting on your past resolutions. Were you able to meet your aspirations? If so, amazing! Give yourself a round of applause! If not, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.i What exactly goes wrong in this process? While the reasons vary from person to person, here are 4 common ways you are standing in the way of your success.

  • Your goals aren’t clear.
  • Do you know where your goals came from?
  • Why are they important to you?
  • How would achieving these goals influence your life?

If you can’t answer these questions easily, you may need to consider clarifying your goals prior to setting them. Uncertainty about your goals creates room for indifference, confusion, and the distance between your goals and your aspirations. You may think the most important step is simply creating the goals, but crafting vague objectives can cause you more psychological distress.ii The crucial component is tailoring tasks that align with who you are and where you wish to be.

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