Signs of Mental Illness
While it is normal to experience short-term changes in mood and feelings, symptoms
persisting longer than 1-2 months indicate medical attention is appropriate
Feeling or acting different
Feeling or acting different. “Something’s not quite right.” Uncharacteristic behavior
or mood changes. Emotional outbursts or extreme changes in energy level.
Feeling sad, hopeless, and keeping your feelings inside
Feeling sad, hopeless, and keeping your feelings inside. Feeling that you are alone,
that no one cares about your thoughts or feelings or that you have nowhere to turn
for help.
Changes in sleep and/or eating habits
Changes in sleep and/or eating habits. Sleeping too much/too little. Difficulty
sleeping or focusing. Gaining or losing excessive amounts of weight.
Being fearful or nervous often
Being fearful or nervous often. Excessive anxiousness, worry or unrealistic fears.
Fixating on what others are thinking or believing they are wishing you harm.
Hearing, seeing, or feeling things that do not exist
Hearing, seeing, or feeling things that do not exist. Feeling like your brain is
playing tricks on you or someone is putting thoughts in your head.
Declining interest in people, activities, and self-care
Declining interest in people, activities, and self-care. Withdrawing from friends
and family.
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