Why do we have mental health issues?

Some of the reason why we have mental health issues:

• Family members have a mental illness

• Stressful life situations like death of a loved one

• Physical illness like diabetes or brain injury

• We worry to prepare for negative events

Symptoms of mental health issues:

• Extreme mood changes

• Feeling low energy

• Confused thinking

• Guilt

• No motivation

• Not wanting to meet with friends and family

What should you do?

• Meditate

• Pray

• Talk to a therapist

• Talk to a friend

• Call a crisis line

• Breathing exercises

• Make arts or crafts