Mental Health Overview

Know the Facts About Mental Health

Mental and physical health are equally important components of our overall health. Mental illness is common and includes many different conditions that vary in degree of severity. It’s important to understand there is no single cause for mental illness. Mental illness can stem from biological factors, trauma, loneliness and isolation, use of drugs, and life experiences. A person’s mental health can change over time as he or she learns coping skills, receives treatment, and increases overall wellbeing, such as reducing stress. 

56% of American adults with mental illness did not receive care in the last year.
Suicide accounts for over 800,000 deaths globally each year, with over 41,000 in the U.S.
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Only one-in-three African Americans who need mental health care receives it.

The Importance of Feel Amazing

It’s important we understand the link between self-esteem and mental health. High self-esteem is crucial to success and overall wellbeing. With research linking low self-esteem to mental health issues and poor quality-of-life, this is a potentially dangerous way of thinking and feeling about oneself. When we love ourselves as we are and appreciate our strengths and differences, we strive for better. This is especially true for relationships. Changing these negative feelings and thoughts can be difficult. We recommend seeking the expertise of a trained professional. 

1/2 of all mental illnesses show early signs before a person turns 14 years old.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way.

Find Support

Veterans Crisis Line
The Jed Foundation
The Trevor Project
NAMI HelpLine
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
Mental Health America
ADAA Online Support Group
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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