General Mental Health

If your mental illness is not specifically mentioned or you don’t personally identify with the definitions we have listed, don’t worry! Our mission is to help you to a healthier mind, so check out the links below for information on other common mental illnesses.

Everyone’s experience is valid. We all deserve to live with hope and heal with love.

If you are currently experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. Check the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website, for the latest information on warnings, patient medication guides, or newly approved medications. A medical professional is your greatest ally in your personal mental health journey. While we are here to help, we should not be your last stop for advice and information. For general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA also has a Behavioral Health Treatment Locator on its website that can be searched by location.

Key Figures

Around the world

970 million people worldwide have a mental health or substance abuse disorder.

Violence

Those with mental disorders are NOT more likely to be violent, but they are more likely to be victims of violence.

Mortality

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in young people ages 15 to 24; the majority of people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder.

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%.

Additional Resources For Your Research

Take a Mental Health Test

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of mental health condition.

Mentally Ill Kids Become Less Healthy Adults

A new pair of studies make the case that early-life mental health problems can lead to physical diseases and advanced aging in adulthood. But because mental health conditions can appear early in life, the researchers say that investment in prompt mental health care could be used to prevent later diseases and reduce healthcare costs.

Depressed and out of Work? Therapy May Help You Find a Job

If depression is making it more difficult for some unemployed people to land a job, one type of therapy may help, research suggests. In a new study, 41% of unemployed or underemployed people undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) found a new job or went from part- to full-time work by the end of the 16-week treatment for depression.

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