ADULT PSYCHIATRY
Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else" but according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1 in 4 of us will suffer from a mental disorder during our lifetime. Mental illness can be physically and emotionally trying, and can make us feel vulnerable to the opinions and judgments of others.
If you or someone you know have a mental or emotional problem, it is important to remember there is hope and help.
Examples of some of the mental illnesses that adults suffer from; Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Substance Abuse etc.
Q. How do I know if my problems are serious?
A. Mental illness causes mild to severe disturbances in thought, feelings and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines.
Pay special attention to the following symptoms:
If you or someone you know have a mental or emotional problem, it is important to remember there is hope and help.
Examples of some of the mental illnesses that adults suffer from; Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Substance Abuse etc.
Q. How do I know if my problems are serious?
A. Mental illness causes mild to severe disturbances in thought, feelings and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines.
Pay special attention to the following symptoms:
- Confused thinking
- Unusual sadness/irritability
- Nervousness/ability to relax
- Loss of libido
- Nervousness/inability to relax
- Excessive weakness
- Loss of self-esteem/confidence
- Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
- Tearfulness
- Forgetfulness
- Feelings of extreme highs and lows
- Excessive fears, worries and anxieties
- Social withdrawal
- Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Strong feelings of anger
- Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations)
- Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
- Suicidal thoughts
- Numerous unexplained physical ailments etc.