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Signs that someone needs help

Signs 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:

  • Problems with concentration at work/study/family duties

  • Relying on unhealthy ways to manage stress

    Example: substance use, starving/binging, self-harm, binge watching shows

  • Fear of being in certain situations

    Example: avoiding school, social outings, family plans, going near water bodies, hospitals, etc.

  • Withdrawing from social activities that they once enjoyed

  • Expressing hopelessness or helplessness

  • Constantly worrying about life or situations

  • Experiencing physical health issues more frequently, which may not be explained

  • Displaying unusual behaviours

    Example: Isolating, seeming edgy or aggressive, extreme restlessness

  • Problems with concentration at work/study/family duties

  • Relying on unhealthy ways to manage stress

    Example: substance use, starving/binging, self-harm, binge watching shows

  • Fear of being in certain situations

    Example: avoiding school, social outings, family plans, going near water bodies, hospitals, etc.

  • Withdrawing from social activities that they once enjoyed

  • Expressing hopelessness or helplessness

  • Constantly worrying about life or situations

  • Experiencing physical health issues more frequently, which may not be explained

  • Unusual behaviors like - acting out of character; increased restlessness; aggressiveness; isolating from others; hyper focused on one thing while neglecting health or other aspects