General signs and symptoms of mental health disorders

• A persistent feeling of sadness.

• Lack of or reduced concentration in activities.

• Extreme mood changes (either high or low).

• Withdrawal or isolation from friends, family, and activities.

• Tiredness and low energy.

• Sleeping problems.

• Loss of interest in sex, pleasures, and fun activities.

• Major changes in eating habits.

• Suicidal thoughts.

• Excessive crying, especially when overwhelmed with stress and unable to cope with it.

• Excessive worry and fear.

• Extreme feeling of guilt.

• Problem with alcohol and drug use.

• Chest pain.

• Digestive problems (nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation).

• Aching muscles and joints.

• Weight gain or loss.

• Headaches and unexplained pains.

Because one or more of these symptoms can be shared by a wide range of mental disorders like Depression, Clinical depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating disorder, Dementia, Attention deficit disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Obsessive compulsive disorder and so on, it is critical to see a counsellor if one begins to notice any of these symptoms. Visit our Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation Resource Centre at Independence Layout Enugu or call +2348148318965 to schedule an appointment now.

-UZOAMAKA NWACHUKWU

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