Question

List five signs for each of the following common mental health problems that young people can experience.

Answer 1

Depression:
1) Withdrawal from social situations
2) Constant sadness that is inexplicable
3) Loss in appetite
4) Piqued anxious behaviour
5) Suicidal thoughts

Anorexia Nervosa:
1) Loss of appetite
2) Obsession with weight
3) Altered reality of their appearance
4) Suicidal thoughts
5) Judgemental of others weight

Bulimia Nervosa:
1) Loss of appetite
2) Obsession with weight
3) Vomits food after consumption, or punishes self for eating
4) Suicidal thoughts
5) Piqued anxiety

Answer 2

Cute kid!! Depression

1. Withdrawal from social situations

2. Constant sadness that is inexplicable

3. Loss in appetite

4. Piqued anxious behavior

5. Suicidal thoughts

Anorexia Nervosa

1. Loss of appetite

2. Obsession with weight

3. Altered reality of their appearance

4. Suicidal thoughts

5. Judgemental of others weight

Bulimia Nervosa

1. Loss of appetite

2. Obsession with weight

3. Vomits food after consumption, or punishes self for eating

4. Suicidal thoughts

5. Piqued anxiety