5 Signs You're Battling Mental Illness
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2023-10-13

Mental illness can be harder to identify than physical illness. It’s possible to sink deeper into unhealthy habits and ways of thinking that are harmful to your mental health, …without even realizing it. Learning about the signs that you may be struggling with your mental health may help you want to seek out professional help sooner and find healthy ways to feel happier and healthier. So, here are a few signs you’re battling mental illness. 

DISCLAIMER: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

We also made a video on the signs you're struggling with your mental health: https://youtu.be/fd_gBAIU46I 

Writer: Paula C 
Script Editor: Michal Mitchell 
Script Manager: Kelly Soong 
Voice: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Zuzia 
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong  

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: (495) 625 3101
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.

References:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.​
Frysh, P. (n.d.). Signs of mental illness. WebMD. Retrieved from www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-mental-illness 
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2019, June 8). Mental illness. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968 
Morin, A. (2021, February 17). How different mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated. Verywell Mind. Retrieved from www.verywellmind.com/definition-of-mental-illness-4587855 
Parekh, R. (n.d.). Warning signs of mental illness. Psychiatry.org – Warning Signs of Mental Illness. Retrieved from psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness 
Riggio, R. E. (2015, May 5). 5 Warning Signs of Mental Health Risk. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201505/5-warning-signs-mental-health-risk

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: (495) 625 3101
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.