8686 139 139Signs that someone needs help
Sometimes, we unknowingly miss out on noticing that someone needs help with their emotional and mental health concerns. Look out for these signs to offer them support, especially when they might be unable to reach out for help:
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Problems with concentration at work/study/family duties
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Relying on unhealthy ways to manage stress Example: substance use, starving/binging, self-harm, binge watching shows
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Fear of being in certain situations Example: avoiding school, social outings, family plans, going near water bodies, hospitals, etc.
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Withdrawing from social activities that they once enjoyed
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Expressing hopelessness or helplessness
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Constantly worrying about life or situations
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Experiencing physical health issues more frequently, which may not be explained
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Displaying unusual behaviours Example: Isolating, seeming edgy or aggressive, extreme restlessness
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Problems with concentration at work/study/family duties
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Relying on unhealthy ways to manage stress Example: substance use, starving/binging, self-harm, binge watching shows
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Fear of being in certain situations Example: avoiding school, social outings, family plans, going near water bodies, hospitals, etc.
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Withdrawing from social activities that they once enjoyed
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Expressing hopelessness or helplessness
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Constantly worrying about life or situations
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Experiencing physical health issues more frequently, which may not be explained
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Displaying unusual behaviours Example: Isolating, seeming edgy or aggressive, extreme restlessness
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Expressing hopelessness or helplessness
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Constantly worrying about life or situations
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Experiencing physical health issues more frequently, which may not be explained
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Unusual behaviors like – acting out of character; increased restlessness; aggressiveness; isolating from others; hyper focused on one thing while neglecting health or other aspects
