When should I seek help?

Author: SCIRE Professional Team | Reviewer: Rachael Neal | Published: 23 July 2020 | Updated: ~

Historical pandemic information reproduced with its original publication context.

You may want to reach out to a professional if you experience any of the following symptoms to the extent that it is concerning to you or close others:

• Marked changes in mood, eating or sleeping patterns
• Excessive anxiety
• Prolonged sadness, depression, or apathy (disinterest)
• Thoughts or statements about hurting yourself, harming others, or suicide
• Increased substance use or using substances in ways that could be harmful
• Excessive anger, irritability, hostility, or violent behavior