When should you take seeking care more seriously?
Professional assessment can help when symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere with work, study, relationships, or self-care.
- Decline in daily functioning — Reduced ability to manage tasks, studies, relationships, or self-care is a sign to seek assessment.
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others — If there is immediate danger, do not stay alone; call 115 or local emergency services right away.
- Sudden and severe symptoms — Shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, or severe palpitations may first require urgent medical assessment.