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What is mental health?

Mental health is the balance of psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. Mental health affects the way we feel, think and act in situations. Our mental health is determined by a variety of factors including life experiences, family history, brain chemistry and genetics.

 

What are some of the warning signs of poor mental health?

• Under of over sleeping and or eating

• Low energy

• Feeling numb, hopeless, confused, forgetful, angry, worry

• Yelling of fighting with friends and family

• Acting withdrawn from usual friends, family and or activities

• Severe mood swings

• Persistent thoughts and or memories

• Hear voices

• Self harming thoughts

• Thoughts of harming others

• Inability to perform usual daily tasks

• Increased smoking, drinking or drug use

 

What are some of the different types of

mental illness?

• Anxiety

• Bipolar mood disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Personality disorder

• Depression

• Eating disorders