09/10/2021
Queensland Mental Health Week 9-17 October 2021
Most Queenslanders, most of the time experience good mental health and wellbeing. However, from time to time we can all experience lower levels of wellbeing.
Having a difficult time feels different for all of us, but there are some common signs to look out for that may indicate it’s a good idea to talk them through with someone you trust, a GP, or support service.
SIGNS TO LOOKOUT FOR
• Withdrawing from others and usual activities
• Feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to cope with everyday things and tasks
• Using alcohol or drugs to cope with feelings
• Feeling tearful, wanting to cry all the time
• Feeling irritable, restless or agitated
• Lacking energy or feeling tired all the time
• Feeling angry or short tempered
• Experiencing 'brain fog', finding it hard to think clearly,
loss of concentration
• Changes to your sleeping or eating patterns
• Feeling that no one seems to understand you
• Feeling lonely
• Having suicidal thoughts
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Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing.