Mental-health resources
Plain-language guides to help people understand common mental-health concerns, prepare for care and ask better questions.
How to use these guides
Mental-health symptoms can overlap and may have psychological, medical, neurological, medication-related or substance-related causes. Use these guides for orientation—not self-diagnosis. A qualified professional should assess persistent, severe or rapidly changing concerns.
Common areas people seek help for
- Low mood, loss of interest, guilt or hopelessness.
- Worry, panic, fear, avoidance or physical anxiety symptoms.
- Unusually elevated or irritable mood, reduced need for sleep or impulsive behaviour.
- Hallucinations, suspiciousness, marked confusion or disorganised behaviour.
- Alcohol or drug use that is difficult to control.
- Changes in attention, behaviour, development, memory or functioning.
Preparing for an assessment
Note what has changed, when it started, how often it occurs, how it affects sleep and daily life, previous episodes, medicines, physical-health conditions and alcohol or substance use. Bring relevant prescriptions and reports where available.
Treatment and recovery
Care may involve psychoeducation, psychological therapy, medicines, family support, rehabilitation, lifestyle measures or a combination. The plan should reflect the person’s needs, preferences, diagnosis, risks and response over time.
When urgent help is needed
Seek urgent assistance for immediate risk of suicide, self-harm or violence; severe agitation or confusion; inability to meet basic needs; suspected overdose; dangerous intoxication or withdrawal; or sudden behavioural change with possible medical illness.
Clinical review status
Dr. Vikhram RamasubramanianMD (General Medicine), MD (Psychiatry)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Ahana Hospitals.
Clinical review: 07 September 2026
Next review: September 2027
Need help deciding what to do next?
Speak with the Ahana Hospitals care team for guidance based on your needs and the services currently available.
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