SYMPTOMS
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Feeling sad or down
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Excessive fears or worries
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Extreme mood changes
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Withdrawal from friends and activities
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Significant tiredness and sleep tiredness
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Delusions, paranoia and hallucinations
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Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
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Major changes in eating habits
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Excessive anger and violence
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Suicidal thinking
When to
see a Therapist
See your therapist or mental health specialist if you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness. Most mental
illnesses are not improving on their own, and if untreated, a mental illness may get worse over time, causing serious
problems.
IF You have a suicidal thoughts
Suicidal thoughts and behavior are common with some mental illnesses. If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, get help right away:
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Call hope line 145.
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Call your mental health specialist.
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Seek help from your primary care doctor or other health care provider.
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Reach out to a close friend or loved one.
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Suicidal thinking does not get better on its own - so get help.
HElping
a loved one
If your loved one shows signs of mental illness, have an open and honest discussion with him or her about your concerns. You may not be able to force someone to get professional care, but you can offer encouragement and support. If your loved one has done self-harm or is considering doing so, take the person to the hospital or call for emergency help.