How many times have we said to ourselves or others, "that fellow has a problem and needs help". Mental Health therapy has made some major moves forward in the last 50 years, and with the use of medication, if appropriate, can restore a person to a fulfilling and happy life.
Mental illness can be severe...Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Delusional disorders, just to name a few. The ill person many times need long term care both with medical intervention and therapeutic intervention. Working together the ill person can get better.
In our day and age many stressors are part of everyday life. Seasons change, and summer turns to winter. The days get shorter and cost of heat, lights, snow tires, snow removal all contribute to depression, anxiety, sadness, fear, and all the issues most of us experience.
Depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse, overwhelming stress can be successfully treated.
Reach out to mental health professionals for help. You will be happy you did, and so will our loved ones.