The following could be potential signs of issues with Mental Health, both in young people and in adults.

•     Evident changes in behaviour
•     Physical signs of harm that are repeated or appear non-accidental
•     Changes in eating / sleeping habits
•     Increased isolation from friends or family, becoming socially withdrawn
•     Changes in activity and mood
•     Reduced concentration
•     Lowering of academic achievement
•     Talking, joking or researching about self-harm or suicide
•     Abusing drugs or alcohol
•     Expressing feelings of failure, uselessness or loss of hope
•     Changes in clothing – e.g. long sleeves in warm weather
  
•     Secretive behaviour
•     Skipping PE or getting changed secretively
•     An increase in lateness to or absence from school
•     Repeated physical pain or nausea with no evident cause
•     Spending more time at the bathroom
•     Discontinued hobbies or interests
•     Failure to take care of personal appearance
•    Seemingly overly-cheerful after a bout of depression