What does taking your Mental Health Temperature mean?

Every time you go to the doctor you get your temperature taken, and nowadays you get your temperature taken in many more places due to COVID. This is a helpful and quick way to find out if your physical body is compromised by a virus or bacteria. Why do we not take our mental health temperature as often? We at Walt’s Waltz find this to be just as important as your physical temperature. A mental health screening from Mental Health America is a quick way to find out if your mental health needs help. This is NOT a substitute for a medical diagnosis. It gives you the ability to find out your emotional health, so you can decide if you need a mental health care professional. This is a tool you can bring to your doctor to open communication about this.

Mental Health of America has created a variety of online screenings that can help you check-in with your mental and emotional well-being. Below you will find the screenings they offer. Click on the box below that you feel is relevant. After you complete the screening, Mental Health of America provides you with resources and information to help you understand your results.