Knowing how to recognize the early signs of Mental Health problems can help you in taking action to reduce the severity of their development. Mental health disorders tend to make one desolate and reduce the quality of daily lives. By identifying the signs at an early stage, it is possible to delay or prevent it from growing into some major illness with medication and therapy.

Possible warning signs of Mental Health Problems in adults

• Feeling of sadness that is unexplained

• Major changes in appetite and sleep

• Declining interest in personal care

• Diminished functioning at work, social activities, and familiar tasks

• Feeling of being disconnected from reality

• Reduced ability to concentrate; memory and speech issues

• Excessive fear and feeling of guilt

• Exceeding mood changes

• Increased suspiciousness 

• alcoholism and drug abuse

Possible warning signs of mental health problems in teenagers

• Thinking confusedly

• Long periods of sadness or irritability

• Mood swings; feeling of emotional highs and lows

• Being disconnected from social surroundings

• Inability to manage daily activities

• Uncharacteristic behavior

• Unexplained physical illnesses

Mental health disorders can range from a wide range of conditions, like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. They mostly begin with mood fluctuations, and changes in thinking and behavior. Understanding the difference from normal and expected behavior can be possible early signs of such mental illnesses.

Helping a loved one struggling with a mental health disorder with an open-mind is essential. As they are suffering, they can be equally confused about their behavior. Work with your healthcare expert about these behaviors and plan the treatment through therapy and medication.

Mental health problems also have links to developing chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. That is why regular full body health checkup becomes an important factor in maintaining a healthy body and mind.