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Patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviors can suggest when to get help for yourself or someone you care about.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell when a concern about mental health signals a need for professional help. In certain situations, the answer is clear. But in others, it isn't so obvious. For example, if you're afraid of giving a speech in public, does it mean you have a mental health condition or just a typical case of nerves? Or, when does shyness become a social phobia?
Here's help understanding how mental health conditions are identified.
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