What are some common signs and symptoms of mental illness?
Symptoms include but are not limited to … suspiciousness, social withdrawal, disturbed perceptions, grandiose ideas, eating, sleeping and/or hygiene habits deteriorating, hearing voices/seeing things, decreased emotional reactivity, problems concentrating, problems at school/work trouble understanding what has been read or heard, having a genetic predisposition to mental illness (i.e.- parental/family member that has been diagnosed). It is important to note that if symptoms persist for longer than two weeks, to seek professional consultation.
