Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. No matter what you’re going through, there are ways to take action to support yourself and those around you.
It seems like every day we’re hearing more about the importance of mental health. This is a good thing. Mental health problems are more common than you might think.
Each year, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of mental illness. About 1 out of 20 have symptoms that make it hard to live their life, and more than half of us will be diagnosed with a mental health problem at some point in our lifetime. (Statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).1)
It can happen to anyone, no matter what age, gender, income level or race. Luckily, mental health conditions are very treatable. With the right support, many people can not only get well, but thrive.
Need help now?
Don’t wait until things are difficult to reach out. Seek help from a mental health professional… they are trained to help cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, behaviors or situations and manage mental health conditions.
If you need immediate help, please contact one of the resources below to talk to a trained counselor 24/7.
- Text “ACTION” to 741-741
- Call 988