When should someone seek psychiatric care?

If a person is struggling with mood fluctuations, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, substance use, symptoms stemming from prior trauma, suicidal thoughts, behavioral problems or compulsions, uncontrolled thoughts, or psychotic symptoms that interfere with their day to day functioning, they may seek psychiatric care. It is especially important to seek care if these symptoms are ongoing and are not improving with adequate sleep, exercise, behavioral interventions, and support from loved ones.