Self-Assessment - Do I need to get help? or Does my friend need to get help? Take the assessment below:

1.     Do you feel alone and hopeless?

a)    Yes (If you answered yes, please seek help!)

b)    No

2.     How often do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions?

a) Almost every day, it's hard to cope. (If this is your answer, please seek help.)

b) Rarely, I usually keep things in balance.

3.     Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends and family lately?

a) Yes, I prefer to be alone most of the time lately. (If you answered yes, please seek help)

b) No, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones.

4.     What's your first reaction when you notice changes in your own mood or behavior?

a) I tend to ignore it and hope it goes away and or self-medicate with alcohol or marijuana (If this answer represents your truth, please reach out for help)

b) I take time to reflect and seek help if needed.

5.     How do you manage feelings of hopelessness or sadness?

a)  I keep it to myself and smoke a joint (If this answer is your truth, please seek help)

b). I talk to someone and try to work through it.

6.     Do you believe that seeking help for mental health is a sign of strength?

a) Not really, I see it as a weakness.

b) Absolutely, it takes courage to ask for help.

7.     Do you feel cornered and think there is no solution to your problems other than die?

a)    Yes (If you answered yes, please seek mental help support right now!)

b)    No

If you or someone you know is showing warning signs of sadness, hopelessness, not being able to cope with overwhelming emotions, withdrawing for friends and family, using drugs or alcohol to cope with overwhelming emotions, and talking about ending his/her life; SEEK immediate mental help: call 988 or 911, reach out to the school counselors, parents, and/or get professional mental help.