Self-Help Resources
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How someone experiencing depression can affect the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and appears:
- Lack of interest and motivation
- Avoidance
- Self-criticism
- Sudden mood swings
- Inability to concentrate
- A negative outlook on life
- Withdrawing from friends and family
- Change in eating habits
- Exhaustion and extreme fatigue
- Thoughts of suicide
Not every person who is experiencing depression has all the symptoms. People differ in the number and severity of symptoms. Not all symptoms are listed here.
Source: Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Behavioral Health
How someone experiencing anxiety can affect the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and appears:
- Mind racing or going blank
- Excessive worry
- The feeling of restlessness or on-edge
- Easily fatigued
- Difficulty concentrating
- Troubles with sleep
- Irritability
- Impatience
- Avoidance of situations
- Restlessness or tension
Not every person who is experiencing anxiety has all the symptoms. People differ in the number and severity of symptoms. Not all symptoms are listed here.
Source: Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Behavioral Health
Someone with a substance use disorder can affect the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and appears:
- Inability to sleep
- Unusual smells on breath, body, and clothes
- Extreme hyperactivity
- Change in attitude and behavior
- Change in temper
- Excessive need for privacy
- Secretive or suspicious behavior
- Mood swings
- Constantly thinking about the substance
Not every person who is experiencing substance abuse has all the symptoms. People differ in the number and severity of symptoms. Not all symptoms are listed here.
Source: Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Behavioral Health
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems.
Download the Self-AUDIT Report
How someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injury may think, feel, behave, and appear:
- Thinking there is no way out of a bad situation
- Feeling depressed or desperate
- Cutting, scratching, or pinching skin enough to cause to bleed or leave a mark
- Carving words or patterns into skin
- Burning skin with cigarettes, matches, hot water, or other heating tools
- Looking up on websites 'How to self injure'
- Feeling the need to relieve stress, pressure, or tension
Not every person who is experiencing non-suicidal self-injury has all the symptoms. People differ in the number and severity of symptoms. Not all symptoms are listed here.
Source: Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Behavioral Health
How someone thinking about, considering, or planning suicide thinks, feels, behaves, and appears:
- Feeling of hopelessness
- Actions of isolation and withdrawal
- Saying goodbyes
- Feeling like there is no reason to live
- The belief there is no way out
- Threatening to hurt or kill themselves
- Giving away possessions
- Rage or anger
Not every person who is considering suicide has all the symptoms. People differ in the number and severity of symptoms. Not all symptoms are listed here.
Source: Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Behavioral Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988 Now
You are not alone. You, your family, staff and operations matter, and help is available. Please reach out for support.
Alternate Number: 800-273-TALK (8255)
