Change in mental health and sleep problems
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Change in mental health and sleep problems
Some people who have difficulty sleeping have a mental health problem. It is important to evaluate your mental health. Home treatment may be all that is needed for a mental health problem that is causing symptoms such as mild difficulty sleeping.
If you notice a change in your mood that lasts longer than 2 weeks, contact your health professional. With counseling, continued home treatment, and in some cases medication, you can overcome or significantly improve most mental health problems.
Difficulty sleeping may be caused by stress. It is also a common symptom of a mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety, or a bipolar disorder.
If your sleep problem is related to a mental health change and you are feeling suicidal, contact a health professional or a suicide hot line immediately.
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| Author | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Editor | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
| Last Updated | January 12, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 12, 2007 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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