How To Ask For Help

From meditation to therapy, Dr Addie Wootten reveals her guide to mental health self-care

- Amber Bramble

When it comes to our physical wellbeing, we rarely think twice about seeking help if we feel less than 100 per cent.

But many of us devote far less attention and care to our mental health.

‘Similar to how we go to the gym for our physical health, you need to find tools and a routine to care for your mental health,’ says Dr Addie Wootten, a clinical psychologist and the CEO of Smiling Mind. ‘It’s also important to remember that you don’t need to be at your lowest point to ask for help.’ Here, Addie answers your questions about therapy…

What are some of the signs you should ask for help?