Mental Health Problems Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders • Explain what mental health problems are and what factors can cause them. • Mental health problems can affect anyone and can range from common problems to rarer personality disorders (referring to clusters A, B, and C). • LGU policies can cover awareness on mental health to avoid bias and social trauma/stigma. Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders Common Signs and Symptoms of Mental Distress or Illness Mood changes Withdrawal Excessive fear or uneasiness Difficulty in thinking Sleep or appetite changes Slide 42 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders Common signs of distress • • • • • • • • Feelings of numbness, disbelief, anxiety, or fear Changes in appetite, energy, and activity levels Difficulty concentrating Difficulty sleeping, nightmares, or upsetting thoughts and images Physical reactions such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes Worsening of chronic health problems Anger or short temper Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Manage Anxiety and Stress, Center for Disease Control and Prevention 61 Slide 43