Mental Health DIAGNOSES
Learn more about common mental health diagnoses – what are they, what symptoms typically occur, and what treatments typically are used by mental health professionals.
Which best describes your current level of functioning?
How to locate yourself on the scale below: Thinking of the last week, what most closely describes how you’re doing? Thinking of the different areas of your life, are there areas that are out of sync with your usual level of functioning? We may be thriving and excelling in our work situation but really be struggling with parenting or family relationships or vice versa. It is normal for the categories below to change quickly and be different in the different roles of our life—we can go from surviving to thriving to struggling and even to in crisis in the course of one day.
In Crisis
I’m thinking
I need help.
I can’t take this.
I don’t know what to do.
I’m feeling
Very Anxious
Very Sad
Very Alone
I’m experiencing
Exhaustion.
Missed work/school.
Very poor sleep.
Weight change.
If you feel you may harm yourself or others call 9-1-1. Talking with a trained counselor is a helpful step. Call FSC at 847-251-7350.
Struggling
I’m thinking
I can’t keep this up.
I wish people knew how awful I feel.
I’m so alone, embarrassed, or scared.
I’m feeling
Anxious
Depressed
Tired
I’m experiencing
Poor sleep.
Poor performance at work/school.
Poor appetite.
Binge eating.
For those struggling, talking with a trained counselor can be a helpful step forward.
Surviving
I’m thinking
This is so hard.
Why can’t I get it together?
This is not what I expected.
I’m feeling
Worried
Nervous
Sad
I’m experiencing
Troubled sleep.
Distractions at work/school.
Lack of interest in social activity.
For those surviving, there are support options that can help with diminishing some impacts of your life functions.
Persevering
I’m thinking
I’m ok.
Is ok the best I can do?
I wish I felt more excited about things.
I’m feeling
Fine
Ambivalent
Annoyed
I’m experiencing
Fear of missing out.
Occasional frustration.
Occasional apathy.
For those persevering, there are support options that can help with diminishing some impacts of your life functions.
Excelling
I’m thinking
Life is amazing!
I’m so excited for the future.
I’m so happy to be me. Seize the day!
I’m feeling
Cheerful
Joyful
Energetic
I’m experiencing
High performance.
Flow.
Fully realized potential.
Joy of contributing to the welfare of others.
If you are excelling, now is a great time to learn new skills and strategies for building resilience, mindfulness and self-esteem. These are tools that will support you should life circumstances shift.
In Crisis
IF YOU FEEL IN IMMINENT DANGER
Dial 911 Immediately
or go to your nearest
EMERGENCY ROOM
FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
Dial 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.
TO RECIEVE COUNSELING SUPPORT
Call FSC at 847-251-7350 and speak to Rachel or Nancy, who will work with you to set up a consultation call or set up a session via tele-health or in person with one of our trained therapists. We are here to help.
Has your child been referred for a Health and Safety Assessment? If so, click here
When life seems too overwhelming to keep up with your day-to-day goals and responsibilities, reach for the right level of help as listed above.
Struggling and Surviving
Talk to a Therapist
Therapy Group
Educational Group Programing
Do It Myself
FSC Virtual Calming Room
We are building a place for you to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and building resilience. Check back soon!
Build Up Your Mental Wellness Skills
Don’t wait for hard times to learn those key strategies that help build mental resilience and allow us to better navigate challenges. It is always easier to learn when we are thriving.
Do It
Myself
Educational Group
Programs
Group
Work
