HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS?

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HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS? Mental health is a sensitive subject for countless people worldwide. With each passing day, more and more people suffer from different mental health concerns. While some people seek Mental Health Treatment, some are unaware of the problem. Ignoring mental health can worsen the situation and can lead to disastrous consequences. Let us understand some common health illnesses in people 1) Depression: is one of the most common mental illnesses in everyone. It happens due to various reasons such as vitamin D deficiency, discrimination at work or family, loss of loved ones, complications in relationships, etc 2) Anxiety: another common mental disorder is anxiety. Some studies show that women experience a higher prevalence of anxiety than men. Constant anxiety can be a panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder. Such disorders can occur due to many reasons, such as obesity. Phentermine for weight loss is a widely suggested medicine by many doctors worldwide to treat obesity. 3) Post-traumatic stress disorder: last but one the least common mental illness among people of all age groups is PTSD, i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder. People are exposed to PTSD after being exposed to a traumatic event or witnessing it. Some of the common symptoms of PTSD are flashbacks, nightmares, and unstoppable thoughts of the event. While some people can grasp their declining health, some people continue to live their life without acknowledging their constantly declining mental health. If you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms, encourage them to seek mental health treatment.    

Constantly feeling sadness for more than two to three weeks is a sign of a mental health problem. Extreme mood swings such as anger, sadness, anxiety, or a huge unexpected change in behavior is another red flag. Regular memory loss or loss of concentration in doing the daily activities. Losing pleasure in performing certain activities.


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