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Signs of Mental Illness
COMMON SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS
- Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks
- Trying to harm or end one's life or making plans to do so
- Severe, out-of-control risk-taking behaviors that cause harm to self or others
- Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or difficulty breathing
- Significant weight loss or gain, not eating, throwing up or using a laxative to lose weight
- Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
- Seeing, hearing, or believing things that are not real
- Excessive use of alcohol or drugs
- Drastic changes in mood, behavior, personality or sleeping habits
- Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still
- Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities
NAMI STATISTICS:
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14;
75% by age 24.
1 in 5 Children ages 13-18 have, or will have a serious mental illness.
The average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is 8-10 years
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24
90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness
WHAT TO DO
Getting help early for mental health matters in keeping your life on track.
- Contact your primary care doctor to rule out other physical health conditions
- Be honest about what you are feeling and be clear about what you want
- Ask for help finding a therapist or mental health specialist that works for you
- Connect with other individuals and families
- Learn more about mental illness
- Visit www.NAMI.org
- In an Emergency Call 911