It’s so encouraging that there is now a World Mental Health Day to raise awareness for mental health issues. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (January 2018), mental health issues affect tens of millions of people each year in the United States alone, while estimates indicate that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. Clearly there is more work to be done to continue to reduce the stigma of mental illness in order to allow a safe platform for sufferers to come forth and seek treatment and find relief.
Mental Health Awareness is a large umbrella term that references a wide array of conditions such as depression, panic and anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicide as well as many other designations.
If you are interested in learning more about mental health issues, research, statistics and treatment, we encourage you to visit The National Institute of Mental Health. Additionally, we donate a portion of the sale of our Mental Health Awareness Jewelry, Wristbands and Keychains to Mental Health America, another site worth visiting for helpful information on programs, screening, news and events.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, we urge you to contact any of the numbers below ~ help is just a phone call away:
Dial 911 (Emergency Medical Services)
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. If you prefer you can Live Chat.
