List five of the thirteen early warning signs and symptoms of mental disorders

What will be an ideal response?


1. Withdrawing from friends and family
2. Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
3. Deterioration in personal hygiene
4. Confused thinking
5. Prolonged sadness
6. Decreased ability to concentrate
7. Drop in school or work performance
8. Decrease in motivation
9. Irritability
10. Moodiness
11. Increased anxiety or agitation
12. Unusual ideas or beliefs
13. Mistrustfulness or suspiciousness

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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