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How to Know When to Seek Therapy - ADAA Blog Post

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People often wonder. When does it make sense to begin therapy? Therapists use two primary reasons to see if treatment would be recommended. We call it level of distress and impairment in functioning. The simple translation for you is how upset do you feel about what you are experiencing, and how much is the anxiety or depression getting in the way of things you want to do (hobby, spending time with others) or need to do (school or work).

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In an ideal world that would be great. I don't know what it's like in the USA but in the UK waiting lists under the NHS are very long and very limited. Private therapy is very expensive and most people can't afford it. Only 13% of the NHS budget is allocated to mental health despite it being the number 2 reason for doctor visits. Horrendous.

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