Mental Health Matters
This page serves as a resource. It is not intended to be medical advice.
If you need mental health assistance please contact your doctor, dial 9-8-8 on your cell phone, or call 9-1-1.
As of 2020, 21% of U.S. adults experienced a mental health condition. Of those, 5.6% experienced a serious mental health condition that "significantly impacted" their day-to-day functions. It is also noted that in 2020, 32.1% of U.S. adults experienced both a mental health condition and had substance abuse issues. Sadly, in 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death for children ages 10-14, preceded only by unintentional injury. These numbers are staggering and show the need for a strong mental health and wellbeing focus in and out of the workplace.
To show the impact depression and anxiety have, the global economy loses $1 trillion in productivity a year due to these often debilitating mental health concerns.
In 2020, it is also noted that 51.2% of those Americans identifying as female received mental health services, yet, only 37.4% of Americans identifying as male received mental health services. The stigma surrounding mental health stops many Americans from seeking treatment for their mental health challenges. "Young adults ages 18 to 25 in the U.S have the highest rate of experiencing any mental health concerns (30.6%) compared to adults aged 26 to 49 years, and the highest rate of serious mental illness (9.7%)"
As the numbers show, it is crucial to prioritize mental health. Whether you are seeking resources or inspiration this page is meant to provide you with the guidance you need. This page is NOT medical advice, it is a place to begin gathering information. Make sure to check out the resources on the left side of this page.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, please dial 9-8-8 to be connected to a mental health professional.
Nearly 2.9 million Floridians are living with some form of mental health condition. This not only affects those living with mental health challenges, but also those who care for them. Florida is currently tied with Georgia for having the second highest percentage of adults with mental illness who do not receive treatment (63.5%).
Florida currently ranks 49th in the nation for access to mental health care.
According to the CDC 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) and 1 in 25 adults have had or currently live with a serious or debilitating mental illness.
