Consideration

The following occurrences are often overlooked, but have been proven to have the potential to affect mental health: 

• Brain/head injuries; falls, concussions, any head injury or car accidents

• Chronic headaches

• Difficult birth (in birth canal for extended time or delivered with forceps)

• Childhood meningitis

• Vaccines administered and any reactions

• Side effects to meds

• Vitamin D deficiency

• Folic acid deficiency

• Genetic mutation

• Hormone levels

• Bullied repeatedly (including cyber-bullying)

• Traumatic experiences (abusive relationships, grief, frequent moves, sickness, an accident, etc.) 

These sometimes overlooked behaviors may indicate a problem with mental health:

• Compulsive habits

• Constant complaining of stomachaches or just “not feeling well”

• Going to the bathroom immediately after a meal

• Obsession with social media and “likes”; approval

• Twitching

• Trouble sleeping