I believe that in treating an emotional or mental health problem, the first step is for the patient to recognize or admit that he or she has a problem. It is often the case that people with mental health problems think that there is nothing wrong with them, it's just that other people are causing them problems. Of course, for the criminally insane, it is also possible for people to be forced into treatment by the courts, whether they admit that they have a problem or not. Then the first step is probably a drug treatment of some kind, probably an anti-psychotic.
Counseling
Recognition of the problem, by ones self or their closest contacts.
By visiting either a medical doctor or psychologist. You can talk to them and discuss what the problem is then from there they will suggest a treatment.
See your family doctor. If you meet the criteria for a particular mental/emotional illness, he can begin treating it with medications. Or, he may wish to refer you to a psychiatrist.
It is a remedy to a health problem following a medical diagnosis
Alcohol becomes a problem if it causes any type of problem (emotional, relational, physical, safety, health, economic, etc.).
to become your emotional health healthy
Not usually, no.
Emotional health should be maintained at a good level. A balanced diet could lead to a better emotional health.
You don't. Cutting usually indicates some sort of emotional problem, and you really should talk to a mental health professional about it. Remember, cutting can lead to infections and scars, as well as pain!
counseling although sometimes this doesnt work. i know i have experience with this. i reccomend talking to a best friend or something. not everyone is comfortable talking to their parents but that is another option
Communication skills are based on emotional health.