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The Mental Health Continuum

The Mental Health Continuum. HEALTHY Normal functioning. REACTING Common and reversible distress. INJURED Significant functional impairment. ILL Clinical Disorder. Severe and persistent functional impairment. What you might see. HEALTHY Normal mood fluctuations.

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The Mental Health Continuum

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  1. The Mental Health Continuum HEALTHY Normal functioning REACTING Common and reversible distress INJURED Significant functional impairment ILL Clinical Disorder. Severe and persistent functional impairment

  2. What you might see HEALTHY Normal mood fluctuations. Takes things in stride. Consistent performance. Normal sleep patterns. Physically and socially active. Usual self-confidence Comfortable with others

  3. What you might see REACTING Irritable/Impatient. Nervousness, sadness, increased worrying. Procrastination, forgetfulness. Trouble sleeping (more often in falling asleep) Lowered energy Difficulty in relaxing Intrusive thoughts. Decreased social activity.

  4. What you might see INJURED Anger, anxiety. Lingering sadness, tearfulness, hopelessness, worthlessness. Preoccupation Decreased performance in academics or at work. Significantly disturbed sleep (falling asleep and staying asleep) Avoidance of social situations, withdrawal.

  5. What you might see ILL Significant difficulty with emotions, thinking High level of anxiety, Panic attacks. Depressed mood, feeling overwhelmed Constant fatigue. Disturbed contact with reality Significant disturbances in thinking Suicidal thoughts/ intent/behaviour

  6. Supports and Resources HEALTHY REACTING INJURED ILL Professional Care Self-care and social support

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