Mental Health & You

MENTAL HEALTH AND YOU Mental health is about being able to work and study to your full potential, cope with day-to-day stress, feel connected to others, and live your life in a free and satisfying way 75% Mental ill health is the single biggest health issue facing young Australians of mental health problems emerge before the age of 25 WARNING SIGNS Tips to maintain good mental health of a mental health problem include: Loss of interest or feeling 'low Exercise regularly, eat well and have adequate sleep Eglore relaxation and coping strategies Doing ordinary things gets harder Catch up with friends and loved ones A Taking more dangerous risks 1 in 4 Make time to do things you enjoy young people experience depression, anxiety or substance use disorders in a given year. i Withdrawal or feeling overwhelmed L Using alcohol or drugs to escape Get help early, before a smaller problem becomes a bigger problem. Changes in sleeping and eating If you are concerned about your own or a friend's mental health, contact headspace 2 headspace headspace.org.au National Youth Mental Health Foundation