Some people who have difficulty sleeping have a mental
health problem. It is important to evaluate your mental health. Home treatment
may be all that is needed for a mental health problem that is causing symptoms
such as mild difficulty sleeping.
If you notice a change in your
mood that lasts longer than 2 weeks, contact your health professional. With
counseling, continued home treatment, and in some cases medicine, you can
overcome or significantly improve most mental health problems.
Difficulty sleeping may be caused by
stress. It is also a common symptom of a mental health
problem, such as
depression,
anxiety, or a
bipolar disorder.
If your sleep problem
is related to a mental health change and you are feeling suicidal,
contact a health professional or a national suicide hotline(1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK or
1-800-273-8255).
