# 10 Mental Illness Signs You Should Not Ignore

Mental illness, also known as mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health problems that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are examples of mental illnesses that can have a long-lasting impact on you. Are you wondering if your mental health is deteriorating? Do you remember the last time you felt sad, anxious, or scared that you were somehow “off”?

As a disclaimer, do not use this video to self diagnose. These are more like warning signs that you should not ignore. Use them as a guide when talking to a professional when explaining how you are feeling.

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Credits Writer: Spicevicious Script Editor: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Clarisse Lim Xingyi YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Storyboarder: Yi Lin

Did you enjoy this animation? Would you like to see more? You can find more of Clarisse's work on our channel here: 12 Emotions You Might Feel But Can't Explain

References American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). “Mood Disorders and ADHD.” Healthy Children.org. Retrieved from…

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 2021
- Runtime: 43 min
- By: Psych2Go
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:10_Mental_Illness_Signs_You_Should_Not_Ignore.webm)
- Licence or status: [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Psych2Go
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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