Mental health affects how you think, feel, and cope with stress or problems.
Everyone feels sad, stressed or insecure at times. This is normal. However, if you feel this way for a long time or you start to feel worse, ask for help. Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables you to cope with setbacks and difficulties.
If you feel low, anxious or stressed a lot of the time, talk to your GP. Your GP can listen to you and give you advice. In some cases, your GP will refer you to a psychologist or another healthcare provider. You can also talk to your employer if your work is one reason why you are feeling bad.
In addition to getting professional help, you can get support from your family and friends. Talking with them will help you feel better. Websites such as mijngezondheidsgids.nl and rijksoverheid.nl contain information on mental health in the Netherlands. There are also organisations you can chat with anonymously and call for advice.
Talk to your GP first. Your GP will listen and help you work out what help you need. In some cases, you will be prescribed talking therapy with a psychologist or a practice nurse specialised in mental health. Information and exercises to help you feel better are also available online.
You can see a GP for free if you have Dutch health insurance. Many forms of therapy provided by a psychologist are covered by basic insurance. In some cases, however, your excess applies. Ask your health insurer exactly what your insurance covers.
Yes. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthily and are physically active. If you feel bad, talk to someone you trust. Put your worries down on paper, or seek support from an organisation such as MIND Hulplijn or 113 Zelfmoordpreventie. .
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