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Symptoms of mental illness
 These are divided into 3 categories:
 Physical symptoms
 Mental symptoms
 Behavioral symptoms
 Note:
1. These symptoms can exist in other conditions, what matters is the
duration and severity of the symptoms.
2. In mental illness, the symptoms are continuous for along time ranging
from 1 week, months or years.
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A. Physical symptoms
Increased heart rate
Elevated blood pressure
Hyperventilation
Dizziness
Tingling sensation
Sweating
 Muscle contractions that cause pain
Headache
Tremors
Migraine
Gastric ulcers
Nausea
Frequent urination
Diarrhea
Physical illnesses like:
 Asthma
 Skin rashes
 Cancer
 Etc.
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B. Mental Symptoms.
Difficulty in concentrating
Difficulty in making decisions
Impaired memory (forgetfulness)
Increased negative self critical thoughts
o Unworthiness
o Hopelessness
Distorted irrational ideas i.e. delusions, illusions, etc.
Catastrophic thinking
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C. Behavioral Symptoms
Avoidance of anxiety provoking situations
Social withdrawal
Disturbed sleep
Increased aggression and/ or irritation
Accident proneness
Increased obsession tendencies
Loss of sexual interest
Alteration in food intake i.e. increased or reduced appetite.
Refraining from activities of daily living.
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SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS.pptx

  • 1. Owondo Thomas Bwindi Community Hospital © 2017 Thomas Owondo. All rights reserved.
  • 2. Symptoms of mental illness  These are divided into 3 categories:  Physical symptoms  Mental symptoms  Behavioral symptoms  Note: 1. These symptoms can exist in other conditions, what matters is the duration and severity of the symptoms. 2. In mental illness, the symptoms are continuous for along time ranging from 1 week, months or years. © 2017 Thomas Owondo. All rights reserved.
  • 3. A. Physical symptoms Increased heart rate Elevated blood pressure Hyperventilation Dizziness Tingling sensation Sweating  Muscle contractions that cause pain Headache Tremors Migraine Gastric ulcers Nausea Frequent urination Diarrhea Physical illnesses like:  Asthma  Skin rashes  Cancer  Etc. © 2017 Thomas Owondo. All rights reserved.
  • 4. B. Mental Symptoms. Difficulty in concentrating Difficulty in making decisions Impaired memory (forgetfulness) Increased negative self critical thoughts o Unworthiness o Hopelessness Distorted irrational ideas i.e. delusions, illusions, etc. Catastrophic thinking © 2017 Thomas Owondo. All rights reserved.
  • 5. C. Behavioral Symptoms Avoidance of anxiety provoking situations Social withdrawal Disturbed sleep Increased aggression and/ or irritation Accident proneness Increased obsession tendencies Loss of sexual interest Alteration in food intake i.e. increased or reduced appetite. Refraining from activities of daily living. © 2017 Thomas Owondo. All rights reserved.