Early Signs/Symptoms of Poor Mental Health

 “Mental health is not a destination to attain but rather a process, Like driving a car it’s about how you drive and not where you’re going”. By Noam Shpancer


->What is Mental Health 

Excessive overthinking of any particular scenario or irrational, intrusive ideas can lead to defective cognitive structures, which in turn can cause stress and the onset of mental diseases such as phobias, melancholy, anxiety, and so on.Hi to all of you! I'm Tanishtha Goswami, and I'll be your host and mentor who will help you in fighting the stigma associated with mental illness and becoming a new version of yourself. 

Mental health is a crucial component of our well-being because it upholds our ability to be unique individuals and supports our ability to make decisions, build relationships, and change the society in which we live. It's more than just not having any mental health issues. Hence is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.

->Alarming symptoms of Poor Mental Health

The symptoms of poor mental health can vary greatly from person to person and can take many different forms. The following are some typical signs that might point to mental illness:

-Persistent Sadness or Low Mood: Feeling depressed, hopeless, or empty most of the time, especially in the absence of a clear cause.

-Excessive Worry or Anxiety: The state of being too concerned about several parts of life and experiencing a constant sense of unease, nervousness, or jitters.

-Changes in Sleep Patterns: A change in sleep habits might include insomnia the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep, hypersomnia the excessive sleeping of hours, or disturbed sleep patterns.

-Changes in Appetite or Weight: Notable variations in appetite or weight, such as an increase in hunger and weight gain or a decrease in appetite and inadvertent weight loss.

-Persistent Fatigue or Low Energy: Even after receiving enough sleep there is persistence experience of a sense of exhaustion or low energy.

-Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions: Having trouble concentrating, focusing, or making decisions; forgetting or having memory issues.

-Withdrawal from Social Activities: Avoiding social interactions, withdrawing from friends, family, or previously enjoyed activities, and isolating oneself.

-Irritability or Anger: Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or having a short temper, and reacting with anger or aggression more frequently than usual behaviour

-Physical Symptoms: Experiencing unexplained physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, muscle tension, or chronic pain that are not attributable to other medical conditions and are becoming worse overtime.

-Substance Abuse: Engaging in excessive alcohol or drug use as a way to cope with emotional pain 

-Feelings of Guilt or Worthlessness: Persistent feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-blame, and harsh self-criticism.

-Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors: Having thoughts of suicide or engaging in self-harming behaviors

->Why is neccessary to keep a tab on these alarming symptoms?
Poor mental health can directly affect our daily productivity and routine along with , moods and relationships. If not addressed properly and with time then it can put one's health at risk of mental health disorders. Unlike other illnesses, signs of mental health issues are not clear but some of the early signs of poor mental health are listed above. Hence proper awareness should be spread regarding it and appropriate action should be taken against it.

->Why is it Necessary for us to look out for these symptoms in teenagers ?
Especially forAdolescence it is a critical developmental stage characterized by substantial shifts in social, emotional, and physical aspects of life. Teenagers transitioning from childhood to maturity at this time may have an impact on their mental health and even mental health challenges vary during these phases including identity formation , peer relationships , and other autonomy struggle.To promote good mental health, it is crucial to recognize and treat the particular difficulties that adolescents frequently confront. These difficulties might influence their overall well-being. 







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