Did you know…
- Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., about 43.8 million, experience some type of mental illness in a year
- More than 90% of people who die by suicide showed suicidal signs
- 7.7% of youth have no access to mental health services
- 17.1 million young people have or have had a diagnosable psychiatric disorder
- 3.2% of children, ages 3-17 years old, have been diagnosed with depression
- 7.1% of children, ages 3-17 years old, have been diagnosed with anxiety
- 1 in 5 youth, ages 13-18, experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life
- One-third of individuals with a chronic illness experience symptoms of depression
- 75% of ADHD is manifested by age 8
- More than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds
- 35% of employees “always” miss 3-5 days a month because of workplace stress
Myth or Fact
MYTH: Children don’t experience mental health problems.
FACT: Even very young children may show early signs of mental health concerns.
MYTH: People with mental health challenges are violent.
FACT: The great majority of people with mental health challenges are not violent. Only 3-5% of violent situations are linked to serious mental illnesses.
MYTH: There is no hope for people with mental health challenges.
FACT: Studies have shown that people with mental health challenges can recover with the proper intervention.
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