World Mental Health Day: 6 warning signs you shouldn't ignore and seek help

The World Health Organization's (WHO) official website stated that "The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to discuss their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide." ...read more

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World Mental Health day is celebrated every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health concerns and mobilise support for mental health. It was first observed in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. On the occasion, we have highlighted a few serious signs of mental health issues that you should not ignore and seek for help.(Unspalsh)

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Excessive anxiety: If anxiety and stress have become a part of your day-to-day life and you think it is okay then you are causing severe harm to yourself without knowing. This can lead to heart problems, high blood pressure, skin conditions etc.(Freepik)

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Access to mental health support is difficult in many countries. (Amjad Yaghi/DW )

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Change in appetite or weight: If you are having a hard time enjoying your food or are over eating then you need to be concerned. This could be a sign of depression. Not being able to taste food is also another sign.(unsplash )

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Mood swings: Do you get angry or irritated easily? This is another sign that is usually ignored. This can be a sign of chronic depression. Chronic irritability can not just affect your relationship with your loved ones but also take a toll on your physical health.(Unsplash)

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Stuck in a traumatic event: If one trigerring episode from your life is constantly affecting your day-to-day activity then you should reach for help. While some people can bounce back to normal without help, some need help apart from the love and support they receive from their loved ones.(Unsplash)

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Suicidal: If the thought of commiting suicide was ever born in your mind then that is the red flag for you and it is high time you seek help. Suicide ideation can be categorised in two ways - passive and active. The former is when someone has a wish to die and has taken steps to end their life. Active, on the other hand, is when someone thinks of commiting suicide on a regular basis but has not taken any steps.(cottonbro)

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Substance abuse: Many a times people with severe mental health issues tend to bond strongly with substances like alcohol, hard drugs or tobacco for the temporary 'relief' they think they get when high. There is a very strong connection between mental health and substance abuse.(Unsplash)