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Go to quiz!Mental illness affects more than 43 million Americans.
1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) have or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime.
Youth depression rates have risen from 5.9% to 8.2% since 2012. Depression symptoms can impact performance in school and interfere with personal relationships.
Most Americans lack access to adequate mental health treatment. 56% of American adults with mental illness did not receive care in the last year.
Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences (such as trauma or a history of abuse), biological factors, and family history of mental illness.
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Members of LGBTQ+ community are almost 3 times more likely to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder.
Common signs of mental health issues include: extreme mood swings, changes in eating habits, excessive worrying or fear, problems concentrating, and avoiding friends or social activities.
1/2 of all mental illnesses show early signs before a person turns 14 years old, and 3/4 of mental illnesses begin before age 24.
More than 1 in 4 adults living with serious mental illnesses also struggles with substance abuse.
Change is never easy, especially given the sacrifice that college students have to give up when moving away from family and everything that gives them comfort. While for many moving away from home can be a much awaited experience this doesn't take away the fear that we all carry when entering a new space and gaining new responsibilities. As more research is conducted on mental illness more resources have been implemented in colleges across the country to aid young adults in their transition to college.
33% of college students said they felt “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at least once in the previous year.
48% of college students said they felt “things were hopeless” at least once in the previous year.
55% of college students felt “overwhelming anxiety” at least once in the previous year.
87% of college students felt “overwhelmed by all they had to do” at least once in the previous year.
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