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Differentiating regular behavior from signs of mental illness is hard. Nonetheless, mental illness among adults and adolescents can be detected through the following signs:
- Constant worrying or fear
- Excessive sadness
- Muddled thinking, problem-solving, and analytical
- Extreme mood changes, like intense bouts of euphoria
- Strong feelings of irritability or anger
- Social isolation
- Difficulty relating to others
- Lethargy and drastic changes in sleeping patterns
- Changes in eating habits
- A drastic change in sexual behavior and drive
- Difficulty perceiving reality
- Lack of personal awareness of thoughts and behaviors
- Substance abuse
- Multiple, unexplained physical ailments
- Suicidal thoughts
- Inability to carry out everyday routines and manage stress
- Intense self-criticism of appearance and behavior
Young children may also experience mental problems. However, most symptoms manifest as behavioral changes. These include:
- Changes in school performance
- Excessive worrying
- Hyperactivity
- Regular instances of nightmares
- Constant stubbornness and disobedience
- Regular temper tantrums
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