DEPRESSION, ANXIETY
& STRESS
Knowing the mental health challenge your friend or loved one is facing will help you understand and support them better.
DEPRESSION
WHAT IS IT?
Persistent feelings of sadness or low mood.
HOW DO I SPOT IT?
Loss of interest in things they used to enjoy
Detached emotionally from conversations
Talk about feeling tired frequently
Neglecting hygiene and appearance
ANXIETY
WHAT IS IT?
A natural bodily response to fear or worry that can become overwhelming and difficult to manage.
HOW DO I SPOT IT?
Restlessness and fidgeting
Avoiding or cancelling social events
Withdrawing from social circles
Seeking reassurance frequently
STRESS
WHAT IS IT?
How we respond to feeling threatened or under pressure.
HOW DO I SPOT IT?
Unusually quiet and preoccupied
Difficulty eating
Increasingly irritable
Overworking
