Mental Health Care Matters
You are not alone -
Mental health treatment — therapy, medication, self-care — has made recovery a reality for most people experiencing mental illness. Although taking the first steps can be confusing or di cult, itʼs important to start exploring options.
STATISTICS & FACTS:
The average delay between symptom onset and treatment is 11 years.
Anxiety Disorders are the most common category of mental health diagnosis in the the world - In the US, 40 million of adults live life with this diagnosis. 1 in 13 people worldwide have a diagnosis of anxiety.
The other two most common diagnosis are bipolar and major depression.
People who get treatment in a given year
45% of adults with a mental health diagnosis
66% of adults with a severe and persistent mental health diagnosis
51% of youth (6-17) with a mental health condition
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
1 in 10 adults have some type of mood disorder diagnosis.
1 in 5 adults have some type of mental health diagnosis.
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
Crisis Text Line Text NAMI to 741-741.
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
