{"id":3534,"date":"2026-01-21T20:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlife247.com\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:21:15","slug":"5-warning-signs-of-mental-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlife247.com\/?p=3534","title":{"rendered":"5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A Change in Personality. <\/strong>If someone is acting like a very different person, or not acting or feeling like himself, this is a warning sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncharacteristic Anxiety, Anger, or Moodiness. <\/strong>Severe changes in emotion are a cause for alarm, especially if they are persistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Withdrawal and Isolation.<\/strong> If an individual is \u201cclosing off\u201d socially, cancelling social engagements, or spending too much time alone, this is a serious warning sign of emotional or mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lack of Self-Care or Risky Behaviors. <\/strong>People with mental health issues often lose concern over their own health and well-being, engaging in risky behaviors like drinking and drug use. In addition, a&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lack of hygiene, or lack of concern with appearance, may be indicative of a mental health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Sense of Hopelessness or Feeling Overwhelmed.<\/strong> Mental health difficulties often cause people to give up\u2014to feel like life is just too hard or that they will never feel \u201cnormal\u201d again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2013 American Psychological Association<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms in children may include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Changes in school performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance fighting to avoid bed or school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Hyperactive behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Frequent nightmares<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Frequent disobedience or aggression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Frequent temper tantrums<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Change in Personality. If someone is acting like a very different person, or not acting or feeling like himself, this is a warning sign. Uncharacteristic Anxiety, Anger, or Moodiness. Severe changes in emotion are a cause for alarm, especially if they are persistent. Social Withdrawal and Isolation. 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