1 in 5 adults experience mental illness

1 in 25 adults experience serious mental illness

17% of children ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder

Breakdown as a percentage of all US Adults

• 19% Anxiety Disorders

• 7% Depression

• 4% PTSD

• 4% Dual Diagnosis

• 3% Bipolar

• 1% OCD

• 1% Schizophrenia

• 1% Borderline Personality Disorder

Ways to reach out and get help

• Talk to a healthcare professional

• Call the NAMI Helpline at 1800-950-6264

• Connect with family and friends

• Join a support group

Thoughts of giving up and suicide can be frightening. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes

If you start thinking about suicide, seek help. Call or text a crisis line or a trusted friend. Make an appointment with a health care professional to talk about what you’re thinking or how you’re feeling

Sobering Facts:

• 90% of people who die by suicide have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition

• 46% of people who die by suicide have a diagnosed mental health condition

• Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S

• The overall suicide rate has increased 31% since 2001

• Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34

High Risk Populations:

• 75% of all people who die by suicide are male

• Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth

• Transgender people are 12 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population

Know The 10 Common Warning Signs

• Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks

• Seriously trying to harm or kill oneself making plans to do so

• Severe out of control, risk-taking behavior

• Sudden, overwhelming fear for no reason

• Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight; significant weight loss or gain

• Seeing hearing or believing things that are not real

• Repeatedly using drugs or alcohol

• Drastic changes in mood, behavior, personality or sleeping habits

• Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still

• Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities

If You're Worried, Tell Someone

• A family member, friend, teacher, counselor, coach or faith leader

• 1 in 5 adults live with a mental health condition

What To Say

• "I haven't felt right lately and I don't know what to do. Can I talk to you about it?"

• "I'm worried about stuff that's going on right now, do you have time to talk?"

• "I'm having a really hard time lately, will you go with me to see someone?"

What To Do

• Getting help early for mental health matters in keeping your life on track.

• Your first stop is your primary care doctor, to rule out other physical health conditions

• Be honest about what you’re feeling and be clear about what you want

• Ask for help finding a therapist or mental health specialist that works for you

Keep In Mind

• It can take a while to get an appointment with a specialist. If you need to see a specialist right away, speak up to get an appointment sooner.

• Connect with others. Free resources are available like OK2Talk.org, peer support groups and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255)