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Whereas mental health While awareness is improving, many people still suffer in silence.
according to mental health statistics uk 2025Powered by Priory, one in four adults England Will experience mental health problems every year.
These numbers indicate why the conversation about mental health needs to continue and also highlight the importance of knowing what it is and what its signs are.
We spoke to a registered counselor at BetterHelp, brian Back About some of the tell-tale signs that your mental health is deteriorating, and solutions to help people feel better and get back on track.
changes in sleep
“If people start to really struggle with their sleep, like not getting enough hours of sleep, or if it seems like no matter how much sleep they get, it doesn’t seem like it’s enough — these could all be signs that they’re having difficulty relaxing and turning off their brain,” Backe says.
“Not getting enough sleep can be an issue that drags us down in many ways – physically, emotionally and mentally.”
struggle to concentrate or concentrate
“When struggling with mental health, people often have difficulty concentrating because their Brain Going everywhere. They may also feel slight vibrations in their stomach, which increases the difficulty of concentrating on anything,” says Back.
“It’s a really important sign that something is happening.”
mood swings and becoming easily irritable
“All of these signals are linked. Lack of sleep can cause it.” mood Swings and becomes irritable very easily. As our sleep begins to deteriorate, our mood begins to deteriorate and we become more likely to become irritable,” says Beck.
“Of course, if this happens and we become irritable it can become a problem that not only affects us personally, but also our relationships or work.”
change in appetite
“Often, it can be difficult to resist the urge to eat if we’re feeling anxious. If we’re feeling shaky and our mind is constantly racing, it can also be difficult to notice that we’re hungry and need to eat,” says Back.
“On the other hand, we may start to eat more. Often people overeat when they don’t feel well – especially carbohydrates – which can make them feel a little slow and sluggish and even lead to weight gain, which can exacerbate these feelings.”
social isolation
“I think as we went through the COVID-19 pandemic and came out the other side, everyone focused specifically on isolation,” Backe says. “One noticeable sign that is associated with bad mood is when people become more isolated.
“Often, the way we deal with this kind of feeling is to isolate from people. We start telling ourselves that people won’t want to hear from us again, and often you hear people say they don’t want to be a burden. However, what we really need in the moment is the opposite of what we believe.”
Back points out that we all have trackers for our physical health through watches, apps, and many other metrics. He says that keeping an eye on these signs and being aware of them can be a way to keep an eye on our mental health.
He explains, “I always advise my clients to check-in regularly, at least daily, and do the three W’s as a journal or conversation prompt.”
three w’s
“First ask yourself – what am I feeling? This is the most important and best way to get in touch with our feelings and learn that we need to listen to them – which is often what people don’t do,” says Back.
“We tend to push our emotions away,” he says. “But it’s really important to check in and ask ourselves these questions.
“From there, once we notice we’re feeling something, the next question is – why am I feeling this? It could be because of an argument with a partner that didn’t go so well or perhaps your boss asked to meet with you and you’re worried. Whatever it is, we need to recognize that we’re feeling it and where it came from.
“The final step is – what might I need to do about it? Perhaps you need to check in with your partner and say you’re not sure how the last conversation went and ask how they’re feeling, perhaps getting more exercise or focusing on their sleep routine might help. Whatever the situation, facing your fears rather than sitting with anxiety or low feelings is often an important strategy.”