Signs of Mental IllnessBrooklyn International High SchoolIllustration by Emelin Rodriguez Canela1. Quick changes in mood2. Lack of sleep3. Loss of interest in things that once brought brought joy4. Being sad for very long periods of time5. Feeling guilty6. Memory issues7. Self-blame8. Extreme hunger, or no hunger at all9. Extreme anxiety10. Difficulty making decisions11. Feelings of hopelessness or insecurity12. Trust issues13. Thinking others only see the bad in you14. Difficulty building and maintaining relationships15. Avoiding certain situations like talking to people16. Low self-esteem17. Lack of proper hygiene
Illustration by Emelin Rodriguez Canela1. Quick changes in mood2. Lack of sleep3. Loss of interest in things that once brought brought joy4. Being sad for very long periods of time5. Feeling guilty6. Memory issues7. Self-blame8. Extreme hunger, or no hunger at all9. Extreme anxiety10. Difficulty making decisions11. Feelings of hopelessness or insecurity12. Trust issues13. Thinking others only see the bad in you14. Difficulty building and maintaining relationships15. Avoiding certain situations like talking to people16. Low self-esteem17. Lack of proper hygiene
How to Talk to a Person Suffering with DepressionBrooklyn International High SchoolWhen a person comes to talk to you about a mental health concern, it's important to keep the following tips in mind. Illustration by Paula CantorHow to Talk to a Person Suffering with Depression.Let them talkBe an active listener to themDon't try to solve their problems Don't pass judgment on what they are going throughTalk to them as you normally wouldLet them know you are there for them
When a person comes to talk to you about a mental health concern, it's important to keep the following tips in mind. Illustration by Paula CantorHow to Talk to a Person Suffering with Depression.Let them talkBe an active listener to themDon't try to solve their problems Don't pass judgment on what they are going throughTalk to them as you normally wouldLet them know you are there for them
How the Pandemic Affected Global Mental HealthBrooklyn International High SchoolThe global pandemic had a major affect on mental health in the following ways:Students not being able to spend time with friendsChange in weight and physical appearanceIsolationLoss of jobs and incomeBeing confined to the house every dayNot being able to go to school or work in personA lot of physical activities cancelled like gyms, sports and hanging out with friends.
The global pandemic had a major affect on mental health in the following ways:Students not being able to spend time with friendsChange in weight and physical appearanceIsolationLoss of jobs and incomeBeing confined to the house every dayNot being able to go to school or work in personA lot of physical activities cancelled like gyms, sports and hanging out with friends.