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Understand­ing mental health

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SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS

mSeingtanl­sillanneds­sscyamnpvt­aormy,sdeo-f pending on the disorder, circumstan­ces and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviours.

Examples of signs and symptoms include:

Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrat­e.

Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.

Extreme mood changes of highs and lows. Withdrawal from friends and activities. Significan­t tiredness, (lodweluesn­ieorngsy),oprapraron­bolieamosr sleeping.

Detachment from reality hallucinat­ions.

Inability to cope with daily problems or stress. Trouble understand­ing and relating to situations and to people.

Problems with alcohol or drug use.

Mhaabjoitr­s.changes in eating Sex drive changes. Excessive anger, hostility or violence.

Suicidal thinking. or emailǣ

and contact the number eswaprofca­ssociation@gmail.com

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