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Symptoms of mental disorders vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. Some general symptoms that may suggest a mental disorder include:
Confused thinking
Long-lasting
sadness or irritability
Extreme
highs and lows in mood
Excessive
fear, worrying or anxiety
Social
withdrawal
Dramatic
changes in eating or sleeping habits
Strong
feelings of anger
Delusions
or hallucinations (seeing or
hearing
things that are not really there)
Increasing
inability to cope with daily
problems
and activities
Thoughts
of suicide
Denial
of obvious problems
Many
unexplained physical problems
Abuse
of drugs and/or alcohol
Please note: This
guide is for informational purposes only.
It is not meant to
be used as a diagnostic
tool. It is very
important that you seek a professional evaluation if you
have concerns about yourself or a loved one.
"We envision a future when everyone with a mental illness will recover, a future when mental illnesses can be prevented or cured, a future when mental illnesses are detected early, and a future when everyone with a mental illness at any stage of life has access to effective treatment and supports— essentials for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community."
Vision Statement, The President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, 2003
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