Looking Out for Each Other
See the Signs
If someone can’t talk about their problems, it may take a friend or family to help out. Naturally, we all get stressed out and irritable sometimes. These feelings are normal and will usually pass, but if they don’t go away they can be the symptoms of a mental health problem.
So how do you spot a real problem? Look out for these typical warning signs:
- A drop in performance at school or in hobbies
- Avoiding friends, family, school, work, sports or other things that they usually enjoy
- A big change in mood or loss of control in certain situations
- Broken sleep patterns – too much or too little
- Disturbed eating patterns – again, too much or too little
- Getting obsessed about a particular issue
- Loss of interest in the way they look
If you think that someone you know might be having problems talk to them. Most people will turn to a friend for support during tough times, so being there for your friends can really help.
