Question

identifying symptoms of a mental health issue
tony was devastated that he did not make the varsity football team at his high school. he did, however, make the junior varsity team. in order to bulk up, and with the hope of impressing the varsity coach, he began taking performance - enhancing drugs. since then, tony has struggled to control his anger and is lashing out at friends, family, and his girlfriend. he is exhibiting mood swings, is unpredictable, and his grades are dropping.
which of tony’s actions indicate that he needs to see a mental health professional? check all that apply.
□ decreasing grades in school
□ using illegal drugs
□ inability to control anger
□ sudden mood swings
□ hope of impressing coach
□ disappointment in not making the team

Explanation:

• "decreasing grades in school": Tony's grades are dropping, a sign of mental health impact.
• "using illegal drugs": Taking performance - enhancing drugs (illegal) is a concern.
• "inability to control anger": He struggles to control anger and lashes out.
• "sudden mood swings": He exhibits mood swings and is unpredictable.
• "hope of impressing coach": This is a normal goal, not a mental health symptom.
• "disappointment in not making the team": Initial disappointment is normal, not a symptom.

Answer:

• decreasing grades in school
• using illegal drugs
• inability to control anger
• sudden mood swings