When to get help
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This information is about when to get help for your mental health.
It has information on
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- Feelings that we all have
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- When to get help
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Feelings can make you feel different things.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Sad%20.png?itok=tLbeWE7w)
Everyone has feelings that make them feel bad.
![Person feeling down](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Withdrawn.png?itok=j8WPQ6lp)
You can be
- Upset
- Sad
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- Worried
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- Angry
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It is OK to feel bad sometimes.
Feelings that make us feel bad usually go away.
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If you have feelings that make you feel bad for a short time it does not mean you have a mental health problem.
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A mental health problem is when your feelings start to worry you.
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It can be when you cannot control your feelings.
You might not be able to calm your feelings to think clearly.
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You might feel different to the way you usually do.
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Sometimes it can be hard to know if you need to get help for your mental health.
Below are some examples of when it is important to get help.
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You can use the information here to help you to decide when to get help.
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Crisis
It is important to get help when you are in a crisis.
A crisis is when you are in danger or are very upset.
You are in danger if you could be hurt or injured.
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It is important to get help if you have thoughts of harming yourself or others.
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For more information about a crisis click emergency help
https://www.idmhconnect.health/
emergency-help/ER
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You can get help to find out ways to have good mental health.
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You can also get help if you are worried you might have a mental health problem.
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Stressful things
You should get help if stressful things have been happening in your life.
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It can be stressful when things in life change.
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Other things that are stressful can be
- Problems at home
- Problems at your disability service
- Experiencing bullying
- Problems with friends
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Bullying is when someone or a group of people are mean to you on purpose.
This could be more than one time.
![Person confused](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Confused.png?itok=CPZyT0J2)
Worries about the future
It is good to get support if you cannot stop worrying about your future.
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You might not want to communicate with anyone yet.
That is OK.
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If you decide that you would like to get help for your mental health you can search for support.
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For more information on services and supports for your mental health go to https://www.idmhconnect.health/where-start-get-help/ER
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Emergency help card
An Emergency help card can keep you and others safe in a crisis.
An Emergency help card can support you and others to
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- Know what to do in a crisis
- Know who to contact in a crisis
- Call phone lines that can support you in a crisis
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You can use the Emergency help card template below to make an Emergency Card that is right for you.
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For more information about the Emergency help card go to https://idmhconnect.health/emergency-help-template/ER
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