There can be several or a few warning signs a behavioral health challenge may be troubling your family member or friend. Here is a common list of reasons a person may need help: 

• Changes in relationships
• Changes in normal social activities
• Changes in weight (weight loss or weight gain)
• Statements made related to self-harm to self or others
• Statements made related to hopelessness, loss
• Appearance is less clean or tidy than usual
• Lack of interest in once enjoyable hobbies or activities
• Racing thoughts/conversations
• Less talkative than usual
• Prefers to be alone, isolated
• Increased usage of alcohol or drug abuse (legal or illegal)
• Becomes angry or upset easily
• Cries easily
• Feelings of paranoia
• Statements related to visual or auditory hallucinations
• Increase in risky behavior