Mental Health and Substance Use Tidbits
Mental Health
Mental Health
20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition
20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition
11% of youth have a mood disorder
11% of youth have a mood disorder
10% of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder
10% of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder
8% of youth have an anxiety disorder
8% of youth have an anxiety disorder
50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24
50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24
The average delay between onset of symptoms and interventions is 8-10 years
The average delay between onset of symptoms and interventions is 8-10 years
Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older with a mental illness drop out of high school
Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older with a mental illness drop out of high school
70% of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness
70% of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24
90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness
90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness
Warning Signs:
Warning Signs:
Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 weeks
Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 weeks
Trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so
Trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so
Out-of-control, risk taking behaviors that can cause harm to self or others
Out-of-control, risk taking behaviors that can cause harm to self or others
Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or fast breathing
Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or fast breathing
Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight; significant weight loss or gain
Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight; significant weight loss or gain
Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
Repeated use of drugs or alcohol
Repeated use of drugs or alcohol
Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits
Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits
Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still that can lead to failure in school
Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still that can lead to failure in school
Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities like hanging out with friends or going to classes
Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities like hanging out with friends or going to classes
Members of LGBTQ+ community are almost 3 times more likely to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder
Members of LGBTQ+ community are almost 3 times more likely to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder
Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
People with a mental health issue are generally nonviolent. In fact, only 3-5% of violent acts can be attributed to people with a serious mental illness.; Treatment for mental health problems doesn’t only consist of prescribed or OTC medication. Therapy, yoga, meditation and holistic treatments can all help to assuage symptoms.; 70-90% of people who seek proper treatment for mental health disorders witness a significant reduction in symptoms. (Source)
Alcohol, Opioids and Other Drugs
Alcohol, Opioids and Other Drugs
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.
Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990.
Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990.
From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 Americans died from overdosing on a drug.
From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 Americans died from overdosing on a drug.
Alcohol and drug addiction cost the U.S. economy over $600 billion every year.
Alcohol and drug addiction cost the U.S. economy over $600 billion every year.
In 2017, 34.2 million Americans committed DUI, 21.4 million under the influence of alcohol and 12.8 million under the influence of drugs.
In 2017, 34.2 million Americans committed DUI, 21.4 million under the influence of alcohol and 12.8 million under the influence of drugs.
About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder.
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.
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.
Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are most likely to use addictive drugs.
Every year, worldwide, alcohol is the cause of 5.3% of deaths (or 1 in every 20).
Every year, worldwide, alcohol is the cause of 5.3% of deaths (or 1 in every 20).
About 300 million people throughout the world have an alcohol use disorder.
About 300 million people throughout the world have an alcohol use disorder.
On average, 30 Americans die every day in an alcohol-related car accident, and six Americans die every day from alcohol poisoning.
On average, 30 Americans die every day in an alcohol-related car accident, and six Americans die every day from alcohol poisoning.
About 88,000 people die as a result of alcohol every year in the United States.
About 88,000 people die as a result of alcohol every year in the United States.
About 6% of American adults (about 15 million people) have an alcohol use disorder, but only about 7% of Americans who are addicted to alcohol ever receive treatment.
About 6% of American adults (about 15 million people) have an alcohol use disorder, but only about 7% of Americans who are addicted to alcohol ever receive treatment.
Men between the ages of 18 and 25 are most likely to binge drink and become alcoholics.
Men between the ages of 18 and 25 are most likely to binge drink and become alcoholics.
In 2017, approximately 2.3 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 and 2.4 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 started to drink alcohol.
In 2017, approximately 2.3 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 and 2.4 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 started to drink alcohol.
In 2018, a historically-low percentage of American high school students reported drinking alcohol. Only 18% of 10th graders and 30% of 12th graders admitted to drinking underage in 2018 compared to 25% of 10th graders and 39% of 12th graders in 2013.
In 2018, a historically-low percentage of American high school students reported drinking alcohol. Only 18% of 10th graders and 30% of 12th graders admitted to drinking underage in 2018 compared to 25% of 10th graders and 39% of 12th graders in 2013.
About 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
About 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
From 1999 to 2017, 399,230 Americans lost their lives to opioids.
From 1999 to 2017, 399,230 Americans lost their lives to opioids.
In 2017 alone, 47,600 fatal overdoses occurred in America which involved at least one opioid.
In 2017 alone, 47,600 fatal overdoses occurred in America which involved at least one opioid.
In 2017, doctors issued 191,218,272 opioid prescriptions, a slight decline from the 200,000,000 opioid prescriptions which they issued every year from 2006 to 2016.
In 2017, doctors issued 191,218,272 opioid prescriptions, a slight decline from the 200,000,000 opioid prescriptions which they issued every year from 2006 to 2016.
Since 1999, the sale of opioid painkillers has skyrocketed by 300%.
Since 1999, the sale of opioid painkillers has skyrocketed by 300%.
About 20% to 30% of people who take prescription opioids misuse them.
About 20% to 30% of people who take prescription opioids misuse them.
2 million Americans misused prescription opioids for the first time in 2017.
2 million Americans misused prescription opioids for the first time in 2017.
About 10% of people who misuse prescription opioids become addicted to opioids.
About 10% of people who misuse prescription opioids become addicted to opioids.
Approximately 2.1 million Americans have an opioid use disorder.
Approximately 2.1 million Americans have an opioid use disorder.
About 494,000 Americans over the age of 12 are regular heroin users.
About 494,000 Americans over the age of 12 are regular heroin users.
In 2017, 886,000 Americans used heroin at least once.
In 2017, 886,000 Americans used heroin at least once.
About 25% of people who try heroin will become addicted.
About 25% of people who try heroin will become addicted.
In 2017, 81,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time.
In 2017, 81,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time.
Over 15,000 Americans died from a heroin overdose in 2017.
Over 15,000 Americans died from a heroin overdose in 2017.
Tobacco and Vaping
Tobacco and Vaping
Mental Health
Mental Health
E-Cigarettes are smoke free and tobacco frees, but not all are nicotine free even though some claim to be
E-Cigarettes are smoke free and tobacco frees, but not all are nicotine free even though some claim to be
Toluene is found in cigarette smoke. Toluene is also found in explosives
Toluene is found in cigarette smoke. Toluene is also found in explosives
Some studies have found vapes to contain lead, nickel, tin, silver, formaldehyde, manganese, toluene and other chemicals linked to cancer and central nervous system problems
Some studies have found vapes to contain lead, nickel, tin, silver, formaldehyde, manganese, toluene and other chemicals linked to cancer and central nervous system problems
1 out of 4 males and 1 out of 5 females report vaping during the past 30 days
1 out of 4 males and 1 out of 5 females report vaping during the past 30 days
Vape can be harmful to people and pets, so if someone is vaping around you, you can say “Will you please vape outside? I want to help everyone in our house stay healthy.”
Vape can be harmful to people and pets, so if someone is vaping around you, you can say “Will you please vape outside? I want to help everyone in our house stay healthy.”
Research shows that people who live with e-cig users absorb nicotine from the smoke released from vape
Research shows that people who live with e-cig users absorb nicotine from the smoke released from vape
The nicotine in e-cigarettes affects brain development in teens
The nicotine in e-cigarettes affects brain development in teens
Teens who start vaping are 3 times more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes than their peers who don’t
Teens who start vaping are 3 times more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes than their peers who don’t
If you find yourself stressed, try listening to your favorite song or journaling by yourself or with a friend
If you find yourself stressed, try listening to your favorite song or journaling by yourself or with a friend
Its not just flavoring in e-cigarettes. All e-cigs contain heavy metals, chemicals found in cigarettes and nicotine
Its not just flavoring in e-cigarettes. All e-cigs contain heavy metals, chemicals found in cigarettes and nicotine
Federally e-cigarette are considered a tobacco product
Federally e-cigarette are considered a tobacco product
Many teens who struggle with anxiety, depression and stress turn to e-cigarettes to cope. Protect your mental and physical health and talk to a friend or adult about additional ways to channel your emotions.
Many teens who struggle with anxiety, depression and stress turn to e-cigarettes to cope. Protect your mental and physical health and talk to a friend or adult about additional ways to channel your emotions.
Vaping weakens your immune system and can damage your blood vessels
Vaping weakens your immune system and can damage your blood vessels
Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development.
Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development.
E-cigarette devices can be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs
E-cigarette devices can be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs
Vapes don’t just affect the person using them! They also affect the people and pets nearby.
Vapes don’t just affect the person using them! They also affect the people and pets nearby.
Nicotine is addictive and Nicotine is in a vape
Nicotine is addictive and Nicotine is in a vape
Vaping is not water, it is not harmless
Vaping is not water, it is not harmless
1 pod = 1-2.5 packs of cigarettes
1 pod = 1-2.5 packs of cigarettes
Clear lungs run the ball farther
Clear lungs run the ball farther
Be your own boss, don't let nicotine in a vape control your world
Be your own boss, don't let nicotine in a vape control your world
3/4 females resist peer pressure and DON'T vape
3/4 females resist peer pressure and DON'T vape
You don't need vaping to get a buzz; experience life to the fullest
You don't need vaping to get a buzz; experience life to the fullest
Did you know? 63% of Juul users don't know that the product always contains nicotine
Did you know? 63% of Juul users don't know that the product always contains nicotine
Breathe clean air. Don't vape
Breathe clean air. Don't vape
Liquid nicotine is poisonous when swallowed or absorbed through the skin
Liquid nicotine is poisonous when swallowed or absorbed through the skin
Every year, hundreds of children are poisoned by liquid nicotine
Every year, hundreds of children are poisoned by liquid nicotine
Never leave vapes or liquid nicotine where children or pets can get them
Never leave vapes or liquid nicotine where children or pets can get them
Information cited from multiple sources including: cdc.gov, hopkinsmedicine.org. etr.org, hhs.gov, who.int, healthline.com, niaaa.nih.gov, nationalonlinesafety.com