Are there any lessons learned (both operational and from a change management perspective)? Consider sharing this more broadly. Mental illnesses, in general, are thought to be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors:

If you do see of these red flags, the first step would be to discuss your concerns with your therapist, telling her what’s bothering you. Say time-keeping is an issue for you. If she was only late once and had good reason, you could excuse that; she’s human too and sometimes things happen outside our control. However, if she was late for a second time, explain that it’s not acceptable, your time is valuable too, and you don’t appreciate other people being late. A good therapist will listen, understand your concerns, and make any necessary adjustments to their practice. Finding it hard to fall asleep at night or waking in the early hours can be a sign of depression, while not feeling the need to sleep at all could indicate the onset of bipolar hypomania.There are a number of ways professionals can support good mental health for women during this time, which in turn can contribute to the wellbeing and healthy development of babies and infants. This is particularly important because the children of mothers who experience mental illness are at an increased risk of being born prematurely and having low birth weight, as well as having behavioural and emotional difficulties later in life. Even relatively mild mental health difficulties can inhibit a mother’s ability to provide her baby with sensitive, responsive caregiving. Whether a call is made to mental health services to ask for advice in advance of a decision regarding detention under section 136 of the Mental Health Act (number and percentage). Social isolation can be voluntary or involuntary, short-term or long-term, but it’s important to note that the longer it lasts, the harder it can be to overcome. Why does it matter? Well, research shows a strong link between social isolation and an increased likelihood of anxiety and depression in both children and adolescents. If your child starts to avoid their friends or activities that used to bring them joy, they may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or another mental health issue. #2: A change in grooming habits Complementary health approaches. National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Complementary-Health-Approaches. Accessed April 4, 2019. Charlie Health’s ​​Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, LCSW, has also commented on how the mental health crisis is affecting our country’s youth: “For years, the greatest public health concerns for teens were binge drinking, drunk driving, teen pregnancy, and cigarettes—all externalized risks. And while these behaviors continue to persist, recent years have marked a shift toward a new, internalized, public health concern: isolation and its effect on mental health.”

Obstacles that can be classed as yellow flags include many aspects of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Some common examples include:A heightened or reduced sex drive could be cause for concern (Picture: Erin Aniker for Metro.co.uk) Research shows that adopting a whole school approach provides a wide range of educational and social benefits including: improved behaviour, increased inclusion, improved learning, greater social cohesion, increased social capital and improvements to mental health (Weare and Gray, 2003).

It is always your choice whether to share information about your mental health condition with us. If you do, it will help us to tailor the conversation and our advice to suit your circumstances. We will always ask your permission before we add any information you tell us to your client record. Get help when you need it. Mental health conditions can be harder to treat if you wait until symptoms get bad. Long-term maintenance treatment also may help prevent a relapse of symptoms. Suicide in America: Frequently asked questions. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq/index.shtml. Accessed April 10, 2019. I know that when I’m feeling so exhausted I can’t get through the day without a nap, my depression is getting worse. 2. Eating too little – or too muchWe would like to thank the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute for their help with the writing of this fact sheet. Links between debt and mental health This Mental Health Flag was created in collaboration with over 100 Louisville mental health organizations/care providers, artists, designers, advocates, and community members to convey support for all efforts in mental health. Our goal is for the flag to become a global symbol for supporting all mental health initiatives and all those affected by mental illness. It is a representative of a shared identity and commitment. Green is known as the mental health awareness color. Yellow is known to represent happiness and hope. The flag’s different shades of color from dark green to yellow represent both a personal journey from a dark place to a happy place, as well as our collective efforts to bring the topic of mental health out of the darkness and into the light. The curved shapes represent an embracing of those suffering from mental illness and an acceptance of mental health as a community focus.