Mental illness can be harder to identify than physical illness. It’s possible to sink deeper into unhealthy habits and ways of thinking that are harmful to your mental health, …without even realizing it. Learning about the signs that you may be struggling with your mental health may help you want to seek out professional help sooner and find healthy ways to feel happier and healthier. So, here are a few signs you’re battling mental illness.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

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If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1800273TALK (8255)
Canada: 18665312600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90
Beijing: 08008101117
Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 32230074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 0376272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: (495) 625 3101
India: 912227546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.

References:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.​
Frysh, P. (n.d.). Signs of mental illness. WebMD. Retrieved from www.webmd.com/mentalhealth/signsmentalillness
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2019, June 8). Mental illness. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/mentalillness/symptomscauses/syc20374968
Morin, A. (2021, February 17). How different mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated. Verywell Mind. Retrieved from www.verywellmind.com/definitionofmentalillness4587855
Parekh, R. (n.d.). Warning signs of mental illness. Psychiatry.org – Warning Signs of Mental Illness. Retrieved from psychiatry.org/patientsfamilies/warningsignsofmentalillness
Riggio, R. E. (2015, May 5). 5 Warning Signs of Mental Health Risk. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cuttingedgeleadership/201505/5warningsignsmentalhealthrisk

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1800273TALK (8255)
Canada: 18665312600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90
Beijing: 08008101117
Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 32230074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 0376272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: (495) 625 3101
India: 912227546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.