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Which is a warning sign that someone needs the help of a mental health professional?

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If several of the following are occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional.

Withdrawal — Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in othersDrop in functioning — An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasksProblems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explainIncreased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situationsApathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activityFeeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unrealityIllogical thinking — Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adultNervousness — Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feelingUnusual behavior – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behaviorSleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal careMood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings

If several of the following are occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional.

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If several of the following are occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional.

Withdrawal — Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in othersDrop in functioning — An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasksProblems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explainIncreased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situationsApathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activityFeeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unrealityIllogical thinking — Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adultNervousness — Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feelingUnusual behavior – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behaviorSleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal careMood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings

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If several of the following are occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional.

Withdrawal — Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in othersDrop in functioning — An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasksProblems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explainIncreased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situationsApathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activityFeeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unrealityIllogical thinking — Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adultNervousness — Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feelingUnusual behavior – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behaviorSleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal careMood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings

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