Before you or others can seek therapy, medication or guidance for a mental health concern, you first need to identify the problem. Anxiety may feel like simple worry. Depression can look like a few bad days. There are various levels of mental illnesses in America. Even if you believe your dark or anxious thoughts don’t require therapeutic or medical intervention, there is no downside to seeking help. Learn more about how mental illness affects Americans and Missourians, and contact Brian Neuner at Mental Health Huddle to facilitate the conversation around mental well-being.
1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 adults will face serious mental illness every year
1 in 6 children and teens will experience a mental health disorder each year
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children aged 10-14
50% of lifetime mental illnesses start before 14, and 75% begin by 24
25% of Missouri adults experienced a mental illness in 2021
6% of Missouri adults experienced a serious mental illness in 2021
9% of Missouri adults faced a serious depressive episode in 2021
An estimated 35,000 Missouri adults attempted suicide in 2021
An estimated 63,000 Missouri adults had a suicide plan in 2021
An estimated
238,000 Missouri adults had suicidal thoughts in 2021
The National Institute of Mental Health defines mental illness as a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that may mildly or moderately impair your day-to-day life. A serious mental illness will greatly impair your ability to function. Serious mental illness will interfere with your personal life and career, and may impact your physical health.
Don't wait to open up the table for discussions about mental health. Give yourself and your peers the opportunity to take their mental well-being into their own hands.
While there are many disorders outlined in the DSM-5, some are more prevalent than others. In America, some of the most common mental illnesses include anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia.
Stigma against these diagnoses can prevent many from seeking the care they need and deserve, but Mental Health Huddle is working hard to break down these harmful beliefs. Whether you believe you're facing your own mental illness, or you know your team or organization could benefit from learning more, Brian Neuner is here to help. He'll bring the resources you need to recognize mental health concerns within yourself and the tools to seek appropriate care.
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