We will highlight the signs and behaviors associated with mental health conditions. The big question is, am I mentally ill and how can I know? Knowing these signs may help you, your friends and family or work colleagues break through the stigma surrounding mental health and start a discussion. Statistics have shown that one in four people will suffer from a mental ill-health issue in any given year. This can be as high as one in two adults who are in debt over the past 25 years. Anxiety and depression in teenagers have risen by 70 percent. Mental ill-health covers a wide spectrum from the worries and grief that we all experience to severe depression or complete loss of touch with reality. Anxiety. We all go through levels of stress and anxiety with the work pressures or family connected issues. However, for some people, the feelings of anxiety can be prolonged and extreme, making it difficult to carry out simple everyday tasks and can even cause panic attacks. Common signs to look out for when dealing with an anxious person include minimized concentration and memory, difficulty making decisions, becoming irritable and angry and avoiding certain situations. Depression as with anxiety. Most of us have experienced ups and downs in our lives and during difficult times. If the loneliness doesn’t improve or go away. This can be a sign of depression. Someone suffering from depression can feel sad, anxious, guilty, angry, helpless and hopeless. They may also have low self-esteem and a tendency to blame others or only see them in a negative light. Other signs to look out for include self-criticism and blame, impaired memory and concentration, avoiding responsibilities. And lots of interest in appearance and personal hygiene.

 Bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder is a family disorder and causes unusual fluctuations in a person’s made. People with this condition can find it hard to maintain relationships and jobs due to their extreme mates. They may lack focus or be unwilling to concentrate on what to you seems to be an important issue. People with bipolar disorder can be full of energy and talking very quickly, easily distracted, going off on unrelated tangents. Lacking in energy. Also, sad, pessimistic and hopeless. Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a widely misunderstood and feared mental illness.

 People who suffer from schizophrenia do not have dual personalities, but rather split from reality and may have delusions about themselves or others. These symptoms can have a major impact on their ability to hold down jobs, maintain relationships and many other aspects of everyday life. People with schizophrenia may appear distracted by things that to you seem apparent. For instance, they may stop paying attention to another unheard voice or even have a conversation with someone who isn’t present? This could result in them finding difficult, holding the conversation while they are distracted with other thoughts. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder known as OCD can be a very disabling condition. Feelings of anxiety are combined with obsessive and unwelcome thoughts that lead to compulsive behaviors. A common obsession is a thought. The dirt germs have contaminated them and find themselves needing to wash hands frequently to feel clean. Compulsions are repeated activities that a sufferer feels compelled to carry out, such as constantly checking their doors locked. These can be challenging for a person when dealing with routine tasks and managing relationships. Other common obsessions that you might notice are repeats and actions and become anxious if they are unable to do so. Fixated on a number, washing and cleaning ritually. If you think you or someone you know is mentally ill or has some kind of mental health problem, you are not alone. Local charities offer three main areas of support for mental ill-health. Peer support groups, counseling and telephone service.