"Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019
Depression/Anxiety Resources
Common Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Diagnosing mental illness isn’t a straightforward science. Each condition has its own set of unique symptoms, though symptoms often overlap. Common signs and/or symptoms can include:
Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 weeks
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Significant weight loss or gain
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Sudden overwhelming fear, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or difficulty breathing
Trying to harm or end one’s life or making plans to do so
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Out-of-control risk taking behavior that causes harm to self or others
Seeing, hearing, or believing things that are not real
Excessive use of alcohol and/or drugs
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Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still
Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities
