Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Signs and Symptoms that a Person May Need to Seek the Help of a Mental Health Professional

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In adults:

Confused thinking
Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
Feelings of extreme highs and lows
Excessive fears, worries and anxieties
Social withdrawal
Inappropriate expression of feelings
Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
Strong feelings of anger, rage
Delusions or hallucinations
Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
Suicidal thoughts
Feelings of hopelessness
Denial of obvious problems
Numerous unexplained physical ailments
Abuse of drugs or alcohol
Unusual sensitivity to light or clothing
Rapid weight loss

Some Warning Signs of Suicide Include:

Threatening to hurt or kill oneself
Seeking access to means to hurt or kill oneself
Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide
Feeling hopeless
Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Withdrawing from family, friends, or society
Appearing agitated or angry
Having a dramatic change in mood

In older children and pre-adolescents:

Substance abuse
Inability to cope with problems and daily activities
Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
Excessive complaints of physical ailments
Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism
Intense fear of weight gain
Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death
Frequent outbursts of anger

In younger children:

Changes in school performance
Poor grades despite strong efforts
Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)
Hyperactivity
Persistent nightmares
Persistent disobedience or aggression
Frequent temper tantrums

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