Sauti Salama – A Youth Led Mental Health Support Network
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Stress

Rejection

Relationships, family, peer

rejection refers to the emotional pain or distress someone feels when they are excluded, ignored, criticized, abandoned, or not accepted by others. It can happen in relationships, friendships, family, school, work, or social situations.
Rejection itself is not always a mental illness, but repeated or severe rejection can contribute to mental health problems such as:
Depression
Anxiety Disorder
Low self-esteem
Social withdrawal
Stress and emotional trauma
Common signs of emotional distress from rejection include:
Sadness or loneliness
Feeling unwanted or unworthy
Anger or embarrassment
Loss of confidence
Avoiding social interaction