What is a Mental Health Concern? Signs of Mental Illness Statistics PSA’s Resources    
 
  While it is normal to experience short-term changes in mood and feelings, symptoms persisting longer than 1-2 months indicate medical attention is appropriate.  
 

Feeling or acting different. “Something’s not quite right.” Uncharacteristic behavior or mood changes. Emotional outbursts or extreme changes in energy level.

  
  Feeling sad, hopeless, and keeping your feelings inside. Feeling that you are alone, that no one cares about your thoughts or feelings or that you have nowhere to turn for help.  
  Changes in sleep and/or eating habits. Sleeping too much/too little. Difficulty sleeping or focusing. Gaining or losing excessive amounts of weight.  
  Being fearful or nervous often. Excessive anxiousness, worry or unrealistic fears. Fixating on what others are thinking or believing they are wishing you harm.  
  Hearing, seeing, or feeling things that do not exist. Feeling like your brain is playing tricks on you or someone is putting thoughts in your head.  
  Declining interest in people, activities, and self-care. Withdrawing from friends and family.  
     
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