Mental Health Here All Year.

 

Mental health should be top of mind at every organization and for every individual.

Understanding mental health & actions to take.

 

Mental health issues run the gamut from major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar and anxiety disorders, PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Fact: One in six US adults lives with a mental illness. It cuts across every age group, regardless of other intersectional dimensions of diversity. Add the impact of COVID-19 and we have a world mental health crisis at hand. 

Let’s collectively shine some light, create some new habits around care, and open up the conversation so our loved ones and colleagues experience the psychological safety they deserve. They are here all year so often suffering silently. Be here all year for them and yourself. Build knowledge, listen generously and respond with empathy.

Symptoms of Mental Health

Know the symptoms of mental illness and where to go for help for yourself and others. Visit the National Institute of Mental Health to find help for you, a friend, a colleague, or a family member.

Key Statistics

  • 4 in 1 Adults

    According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 4 in 10 adults nationwide have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder during the pandemic—a four-fold increase from pre-pandemic levels.

  • Year over Year

    Suicidal ideation among adults is increasing. The percentage of adults in the U.S. who are experiencing serious thoughts of suicide increased 0.15% from 2016-2017 to 2017-2018 – an additional 460,000 people from last year’s dataset.

  • 9.7% of Youths

    Youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset. This rate was highest among youth who identify as more than one race, at 12.4%.