Welcome to Our Community Project!

This website is all about protecting and taking care of your mental health.

We made this page because so many people of all ages suffer in silence, and we wanted to share information about common struggles like anxiety and depression. More than anything, we wanted to let people know that they are not alone.

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Facts You May Not Know

1. One in 5 American adults experienced a mental health condition in a given year.
2. Mental health conditions have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health conditions.
3. Almost 9 in 10 students (89%) who face academic challenges say they affect their mental health.
4. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that nearly 20% of high school students have had “serious thoughts” of suicide, and nine percent have made an attempt.
5. In 2018, just 43% of Americans with some form of mental illness received mental health services.
6. Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health conditions are often clinically diagnosable and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
7. Studies show that people with mental health conditions get better and many are on a path to recovery. Recovery refers to the process in which people can live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.
8. Friends and loved ones can make a big difference. In 2020, only 20% of adults received any mental health treatment in the past year, which included 10% who received counseling or therapy from a professional. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need.
9. Prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors, such as exposure to trauma, that can affect the chances that children, youth, and young adults will develop mental health conditions.
10. One in 20 Americans have lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.