Health Checks begin when you ask yourself, “How am I feeling?”

Common Signs of Distress

•  Negative mood (e.g., sad, agitated, irritated)

•  Loss of motivation

•  Inability to focus on important tasks (at home, school, work,   church, etc.)

•  Sleeping too little or too much

•  Eating too little or too much

•  Increased tension, conflict, and/or dissatisfaction with relationships  (e.g., friends, family members, romantic partners, co-workers, etc.)

•  Physical pain (e.g., headaches)

•  Frequent illnesses (e.g., colds, flu)

•  Fatigue/Tiredness

•  Significantly increased or decreased sex drive

•  Overwhelmed/Stressed

•  Withdrawal from social  relationships (e.g., friends, family,   romantic partners, etc.)

•  Poor attendance and  performance (in school and/or work)

•  Alcohol and drug abuse

•  Thoughts of suicide (or homicide)*

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When experiencing any of these symptoms for a sustained amount of time (e.g., 2 weeks or longer), please seek help/counseling as soon as possible.

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*Seek professional help IMMEDIATELY