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Reply to "200,000 Guyanese suffer from mental illness"

Most might be surprised to learn that the symptoms of mental health illness can include the following:

-          Changes in eating and sleeping patterns (increase or decrease)
-          Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
-          Prolonged sadness, anger, nervousness, fear or irritability
-          Social withdrawal or Isolation
-          Loss of energy, motivation, productivity and efficiency
-          Issues with concentration, memory or rational thought
-          Increased use of alcohol or illegal substances
-          Hearing voices or seeing things that are not there
-          Physical symptoms such as headaches, chest pain, dizziness or sweating. 
-          Suicidal thoughts 

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