It is a medical problem, just like heart disease or diabetes. Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities. Mental illness is common.

How can you tell if someone is having a mental breakdown?

feel unable to concentrate — difficulty focusing at work, and being easily distracted. be moody — feeling low or depression; feeling burnt out; emotional outbursts of uncontrollable anger, fear, helplessness or crying. feel depersonalised — not feeling like themselves or feeling detached from situations.

What do you do when someone has a psychotic break?

When to Ask for the Police But just like you would in any other situation, if youre scared for your safety, immediately call 911 and ask the dispatcher for the police. Tell them that your loved one is psychotic, and explain you need help controlling their behavior and getting them medical treatment.