Mental Health

Stages of Mental Health Conditions

Stage 1

Mild symptoms and warning signs

Stage 2

Symptoms increase in frequency and severity and interfere with life activities and roles

Stage 3

Symptoms worsen with relapsing and recurring episodes accompanied by serious disruption in life activities and roles

Stage 4

Symptoms are persistent and severe and have jeopardized one’s life

Every day that we have breathe in our body,
we have a hance to be better than yesterday.

Step 1

Determine if the person is at risk for suicide? Will he or she harm themselves or others?

Step 2

Talk with the person. Do not criticize them or aurgue with them. Say, “I am here for you.”

Step 3

Get immediate professional help! Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.

Step 4

Contact our office for help. Hospitalization may be required. Ask what steps to take. Do not leave until the person gets help.

Prevention has always been better than intervention