From 2019 to 2023, the percentage of adults between the ages of 18 to 64 years old receiving mental health treatment rose from 19.2% to 23.9%.
More than worrying about having “more” mental health issues, we should be proud our communities are transforming their approach and proactively seeking help. Because mental health struggles have always been there—but we are now more open to addressing them and healing.
At South Plains Rural Health Services, we strive to help you take care of your health in a comprehensive way. We also believe that when we start seeing counseling as an act of self-care instead of a last resort, we embrace our own well-being.
Signs That You Might Benefit from Counseling
Emotional Symptoms
While these aren’t the only symptoms that signal something’s not right with your mental health, they are often the most obvious.
If you’ve been dealing with persistent feelings of anger, sadness, or hopelessness and struggle to manage or even identify them, seeking help is a good idea. The same happens if you have been feeling overwhelmed or emotionally dumb.
Another key sign is that your irritability or mood swings can be interfering with your relationships or routine.
Behavioral Changes
Most of the time, emotional issues end up manifesting in our behavior—especially if we have been ignoring them for far too long. Keep and eye our for:
- Withdrawing from friends or family (or being strongly tempted to)
- Having extreme mood swings
- Sudden weight loss or gain
- Increased substance use
- Losing interest in hobbies, social activities, or work
- Either having difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively
Cognitive or Physical Symptoms
Another common sign is the rise of anxious thoughts and how they affect your mind and body. What starts as racing thoughts, intrusive worry, or trouble concentrating or making decisions, can end up as physical ailments like headaches, fatigue, or even stomach issues.
How Mental Health Counseling Helps
Starting your counseling sessions can be the starting point to a brighter, more motivated life.
First of all, you will get to a safe, confidential space to talk about your struggles without the fear of being judged. After opening up, you receive practical coping skills, behavioral tools, and engage in professional conversations that can help you shift your mindset and have a different approach to the same problems.
Additionally, it can be the opportunity to diagnose and/or manage certain conditions or stages, such as:
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How South Plains Rural Health Services Makes Mental Health Counseling Accessible
At South Plains Rural Health Services, we serve rural communities in Texas so everyone can have exceptional access to healthcare—and this, of course, includes mental health counseling.
We do so by:
- Our strategic locations at Lamesa, Big Spring, and Levelland, so you have shorter travel times
- Having a team of culturally aware providers
- Offering insurance options and/or sliding scale fees
- Telehealth counseling alternatives
- Bilingual providers depending on your location
- And more!
Mental Health Support in Texas
Our approach to inclusive, close healthcare also comes in the form of prevention and mental health management. We are driven by our personal and community-focused philosophy, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our services, as well as bilingual attention if you were to need it.
At South Plains Rural Health Services, we provide comprehensive counseling sessions. You can learn more by scheduling an appointment with our team at any of our Texas locations in Levelland, Lamesa, or Big Spring, and let’s decide together what’s the best path for a brighter life.
South Plains Rural Health: Caring for your family, growing with your community.