7 Early Mental Illness Signs you Should Never Ignore - courtesy of Dr. Neetu Johnson M.D.🧠🩺:
1/ Difficulty Concentrating
↳Trouble focusing, poor performance, distracted, disinterested.
2/ Physical Symptoms
↳Stomach ache, headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, loss of appetite.
3/ Behavioral change
↳Fighting, threats to others, acting out, poor sleep.
4/ Intense emotions
↳Constant, overwhelming worry, anxiety with no clear source.
5/ Substance abuse
↳Excessive use/misuse of substances, signs of addiction.
6/ Mood changes
↳Labile (changeable) moods, sadness, irritability, isolation, anhedonia (lack of enjoyment).
7/ Self harm
↳Self-injurious behavior, thoughts / talk of suicide.
What can you do to help:
- Reach out and respond. - Seek professional help (in a timely manner). - Work with your loved ones to provide support.
PS: Help starts with being observant of self and others, and communicating effectively. We are never alone.
