"If it's not a problem, it's not a problem."

When dealing with something like substance use, anxiety, or recovering from a trauma, how does someone tell when a problem is a problem? Sometimes, it's more tricky than one would think. In our lifetimes, each of us will face several difficulties, a small number of which may reach a point where we need intervention to overcome.

The final call of what qualifies as a "problem" is subjective, and often, the only one who can choose what we seek help for is ourselves. Recognizing that we need support to work through a challenging experience takes strength and courage. Following are some........

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