Signs To Look Out For.
Mental Health Awareness signs to look out for…
Awareness
For the last two weeks or longer are things not right? Is it about…
Social Isolation
Withdrawn from friends, family and the community. Lonely. Lost interest or enjoyment in the sport/activity, not coming to training or matches.
Physical Health
Not eating or sleeping well, lack of regular exercise. Loss of energy and tired all the time. Unexplained aches and pains; looking run down and not like their normal self
Obvious Changes
Sad, moody, worry a lot, teary, restless, on edge or irritable. Weight loss or gain. Increased use of alcohol or substance abuse. Difficultly concentrating or can’t make decisions.
Reacting in the wrong way
Lashing out verbally and physically, bursts of anger, acting out of character.
Tough Times
Issues with school, work, or home life, performance level. Relationship Breakup, major illness, death in family, injury or recent tragic or disturbing personal events.