When to Seek Professional Help
Recognizing when you need professional mental health support is a sign of wisdom not weakness. Many seniors grew up when mental health was not discussed openly. Fortunately attitudes have changed and effective treatments are now available. Knowing when to seek help ensures you get support before problems become severe.
认识何时需要专业心理健康支持是智慧的标志，不是软弱。幸运的是态度已经改变，有效的治疗已经可用。
Consider seeking help if you have felt sad empty or hopeless most of the day nearly every day for two weeks or longer. Other warning signs include loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed significant changes in appetite or sleep difficulty concentrating or thoughts of death.
如果你在两周或更长时间里几乎每天大部分时间感到悲伤、空虚或绝望，考虑寻求帮助。其他警示信号包括对曾经喜欢的活动失去兴趣。
Anxiety is another common treatable condition in seniors. Warning signs include excessive worry that is difficult to control restlessness fatigue muscle tension and difficulty sleeping. If worry is interfering with your daily life professional help can make a significant difference.
焦虑是老年人中另一种常见可治疗状况。警示信号包括难以控制的过度担忧、不安、疲劳。如果担忧干扰了你的日常生活，专业帮助可以产生显著效果。
Talk to your primary care doctor about your mental health concerns. They can screen for depression and anxiety and refer you to a mental health professional. Medicare covers mental health services. Teletherapy makes care more accessible for seniors with mobility limitations.
与你的初级保健医生讨论心理健康问题。他们可以筛查抑郁和焦虑并转介给心理健康专家。医疗保险覆盖心理健康服务。
