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Recognizing the signs of mental illness
When something is physically wrong with a person, it's usually easy to decide whether you need to seek help. When it's your own perception of a person’s mental health that you are worried about, it becomes a much more complex question.
Some of the warning signs of mental illness include:
- Withdrawal from others
- A decrease in functioning at school, work, or other activities
- Struggles with memory, concentration, speech, or logical thought
- Increasing sensitivity to environmental conditions or intense situations
- Loss of interest in regular activities
- Feelings of disconnection or unreality
- Magical or childlike thinking
- Paranoid or suspicious thoughts and nervousness
- Developing new and unusual behaviors
- Sudden and major changes in hygiene, mood, sleeping pattern, or diet
If someone you love is exhibiting some or all of these signs, you may be wondering what to do about it. Because of our culture’s various mental health stigmas, people are often afraid of being judged and struggle over whether or not to seek further help.
A qualified mental health Expert on JustAnswer can be an anonymous source for answers to your questions. They can point you towards resources on mental disorders, such as mental health tests and educational materials that can help you to make a more informed decision about how to proceed.
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Common mental illness questions resolved on JustAnswer
Before you ask your question, you may want to have some information ready.
- List of any signs of mental illness you are seeing
- When the symptoms began to occur
- Important traumatic events or major stressors
- Relevant medical information such as other physical and mental problems
- Any medications being taken
It can sometimes be helpful to have a friend or family member present to help you answer any questions or to provide additional perspective. By taking the time to ask questions and do your research, you are showing that you care and that you want to do the best thing for your loved one.