We are now going to look at some of the behaviours associated with mental health conditions.

Knowing these signs may help

• You
• Your friends and family
• Your work colleagues

Break throught the stigma and start a conversation.

Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the condition(s), circumstances and other factors. Mental health can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviours.

Examples of signs and symptoms include:

• Feeling sad or down
• Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
• Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
• Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
• Withdrawal from friends and activities
• Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
• Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations
• Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
• Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
• Problems with alcohol or drug use
• Major changes to eating habits
• Changes to sex drive
• Excessive anger, hostility or violence
• Suicidal thoughts

Sometimes symptoms of a mental health condition appear as physical problems such as stomach pain, back pain, headaches, or other unexplained aches and pains.