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Warning Signs of Mental Health Disorder

• Exhibits symptoms of anxiety, including excessive worrying

• Increased irritability

• Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or night terrors

• Constantly moving, agitated

• Declining grades at school

• Frequent unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomachaches

• Withdraws socially

• Engages in self-harming practices, such as cutting

• Extreme fatigue

• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed

• Engages in risky behavior

• Has erratic bursts of energy and hyperactivity

• Becomes physically violent

• Engages in substance abuse

• Frequent low mood, symptoms of depression

• Suicidal ideation

• Experiences hallucinations or delusions