1 in 3 (30.6%) young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 experienced a mental, behavioral, or emotional health issue in the past year (SAMHSA, 2021). 

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 10-34 (CDC, 2022). 

Not enough young people are getting support for their mental health: 47.1% of young adults aged 18 to 25 perceived an unmet need for mental health services (SAMHSA, 2021). While 72% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults desired professional counseling, only 32% received these services (The Jed Foundation, 2021). 

80% -90% of people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully using therapy and/or medication. (TADS study) 

There are over 198,811 therapists and over 81,000 psychologists practicing in the US.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988; 

• Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.  

• Disaster Distress Helpline. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company. They will reach out to connect the person with the help they need.  

• View the 5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain infographic to see how you can help those in distress. 

You can find more information about getting help, finding providers for medical or therapy treatments and other resources here. 

Almost 21 million Americans have at least 1 addiction, yet only 10% of them choose to receive treatment. 

Alcohol and drug addiction cost the US economy over $700 billion every year.

About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder.

More than 90% of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old.

Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are most likely to use addictive drugs.

Addiction to any substance is a serious problem. If you leave addiction untreated, it could stop your life in its tracks. Because an SUD is a progressive disorder, its effects and severity will only worsen over time without treatment.

Roughly 75% of all people that seek addiction treatment are successful. 

The average number of attempts before success is five, don't give up! 

Studies show "significant improvements in quality of life and a decrease in psychological distress over time in recovery, showing that people and their lives get better after resolving a substance use problem. These findings are important because they provide hard evidence that counter the false narrative about substance use disorder being a hopeless condition."

Fortunately, there are many rehab facilities and recovery centers throughout the country where anyone can get the treatment they need to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and you need more information about what to do and where to start, contact a treatment provider today.