U.S Statistics on Mental Health
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1 out of 5 young people will develop a mental illness in their lifetime
Half of all mental illnesses show early signs before age 14
3 out 4 mental illness begin before age 24
1 in 4 adults living with serious mental problems struggle with substance dependence
Resource: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-mental-health
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Less than half of Americans with mental health conditions receive treatment. The average delay from the onset of mental health symptoms to treatment is 11 years.
Only 38% of adults and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive clinical treatment
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Suicides are the second leading cause of death among adolescents.
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1 in 5 Adults experience MH issue within their lifetime
1 in 10 young people experience a period of major depression
1 in 20 U.S. Americans live with serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression)
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Nearly 40% of adults reported anxiety or depressive symptoms during the pandemic
Over 30% reported difficulty with sleeping and appetites
12% increase in alcohol consumption
12% increase in chronic conditions
These changes are correlated with stress and worry about COVID-19
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Any mental illness (AMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. AMI can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment
Serious mental illness (SMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.
African Americans have a 20% higher rate of SMI issues
African American Youth who are exposed to violence are at greater risk of PTSD diagnosis
(Source: HHS Office of Minority Health)
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• Call 911 (Emergency)
• Call 988 mental health crisis service hotline
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:800-799-7233
• National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4AChild (422-4453)
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255)