Mental Health Statistics
One of every _____ US adults experience a diagnosable mental health condition each year.
Five
Mental illness is rare.
Myth! It is not as rare as you think, many people nationally and globally are affected by mental illness every day.
What is the Active Minds Mission Statement?
The Stony Brook University chapter of Active Minds is dedicated to raising awareness, fostering a stigma-free environment, and providing resources to help students thrive.
College students with depression are _____ more likely to drop out of college than their peers without depression.
Twice
Many people don’t seek treatment for mental illness due to the associated stigma.
Fact! Social stigma and discrimination can worsen mental health conditions and prevent someone from getting the help they need. This is why Active Minds strives to promote a stigma-free environment on campus.
Who is the President of SBU Chapter Active Minds?
Kelly
One of every ____ people in the world lives with a mental disorder.
Eight
It is impossible to recover from a mental health condition.
Myth! People with mental health conditions can get better and improve their health and wellness. There are many pathways in recovery, like clinical treatment, medication, faith-based approaches, peer support, family support, self-care, and more.
How many Active Minds chapters are there in the United States?
Over 600
How many people die due to a mental disorder each year worldwide?
8 Million
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th.
Fact! In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health and the World Health Organization declared October 10th as World Mental Health Day.
When was Active Minds founded?
2003
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death among young adults.
Second
People with mental health conditions are violent.
Myth! Most people with a mental health condition are NOT violent. They are also NOT more likely to be violent than the general population. Studies show that only 3-5% of violent acts are committed by those with serious mental illness. In fact, people with serious mental illness are more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
Who is the founder and executive director of Active Minds?
Alison Malmon