Identifying types of mental health conditions

Managers should be aware that symptoms of poor mental health will differ from person to person.

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The below list is a list of common signs of possible conditions.

Depression

• Lacking energy.

• Becoming withdrawn and unsociable.

• Change in appetite.

• Increased feelings of insecurity. 

• Expressing feelings of worthlessness. 

• Feelings of being disliked.

• Increased confusion or forgetfulness.

Anxiety

• Increased fear about situations.

• Panic attacks. 

• Physical symptoms such as stomach pains. 

• Unwelcome obsessive thoughts. 

• Expressing unusual phobias. 

Psychosis 

•  Jumbled thoughts. 

• Hearing voices. 

• Becoming withdrawn and isolated.

• Having difficulties with social interactions. 

• Experiencing hallucinations.

Bipolar 

• Extreme mood swings. 

• Periods of depression.

• Manic periods.

• Delusional.