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Five Warning Signs of
Mental Illness!
PPT By - Ajay A. K
Five Warning Signs of Mental Illness!
▪ Constant Anxiety▪ Frequent Emotional Outbursts▪ Insomnia▪ Acting Aloof and Withdrawn▪ Illogical thinking
Constant Anxiety…
▪ It is true that we all feel anxious sometimes. However, if a person seems to be anxious all the time, there is definitely something wrong.
Frequent Emotional Outbursts…
▪ People with mental disorders often experience extreme mood swings. Dramatic mood changes which results in switching from extreme sadness to extreme anger in a short while, is a major symptoms of mental illness.
Insomnia…
▪ A normal person generally requires 8 to 9 hours of sleep. If you notice a persistent change in the sleeping pattern, it could be a sign of mental illness. Sleeping too little or insomnia is a sure shot sign of depression.
Acting Aloof and Withdrawn…
▪ Everyone needs a little alone time occasionally. However, if you notice someone completely withdraw from the daily activities of life and avoid all types of social contact, it is a sign of mental illness.
Illogical Thinking…
▪ Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers or illogical ways of understanding or influencing events. Also, illogical fantasies such as seeing ghosts and aliens or “magical” thinking are characteristics of a metal disorder.
Conclusion…
▪ If you have been noticing the above symptoms in a friend or a loved one, you must urge them to seek treatment from a psychiatrist, available on platforms such as Apollo Edoc, as soon as possible. With medication and counselling all types of mental disorders can be cured completely.
Thank You!Presentation By – Ajay A. K