Mental Health Crisis- Signs and Actions
Mental Health can be unpredictable. But there are clues you should be aware of which could help identify a possible mental health crisis. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) these signs may include:
- Inability to perform daily tasks such as eating and bathing
- Rapid Mood Swings
- Increased Agitation
- Abusive Behavior which may include substance use or self harming
- Isolation from work, school or social life
- Loss of touch with reality- confused, hears voices
- Paranoia
Warning signs of suicide include:
- Giving away personal possessions
- Talking as if saying goodbye
- Taking steps to tie up loose ends
- Changing will
- Stockpiling pills or weapons
- Preoccupation with death
- Sudden cheerfulness or calm
- Dramatic chnages in personality or mood
- Increased drug or alcohol use
- Saying things like nothing matters anymore
- Withdrawal from work, school or social life
- Failed romantic relationship
- Sense of utter hopelessness
- History of suicide attempts and or family history of suicide attempts
If you see signs and the situation is life-threatening, call 911. If you have time, call a mental health professional. Ascendant Behavioral Health Clinics can be reached at (801) 872-5516.