Stats
True or False
More than 1 in 5 adults in live with mental health
True
Over _____million men suffer from depression per year
6 Million
But male depression often goes underdiagnosed.
What is the percentage of Black Women that suffer from Common Mental Disorder
29%
Yes or No
Mental illness is rare
No
Mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. In any given year, more than five million Americans experience an acute episode of mental illness.
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
A Penny
What is the percentage of people ranging from ages 18-54 in a given year experience anxiety?
18%
Those anxiety disorders are panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and phobias (social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobia).
More than ____million men in the US have panic disorder, agoraphobia, or any other phobia.
3 Million
What is the percentage of mental health issues are established before the age of 24, and young women have emerged as the highest-risk group for mental ill health:
75%
True or False
Mental Health disorders can't be genetic
False
Certain mental disorders tend to run in families, and having a close relative with a mental disorder could mean you are at a higher risk. If a family member has a mental disorder, it does not necessarily mean you will develop one. Many other factors also play a role.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
More than____ in 10 students who face academic challenges say they affect their mental health?
9 in 10
What is one of the biggest masculine norms in our society?
Men Don't Cry
What is the percentage of 10-19 year olds who identified as having self-harmed at least once were girls.
73%
True or False
Struggling with mental health and seeking help are signs of weakness
False
Working through any type of struggle takes strength and courage. It is OK to struggle; we are only human at the end of the day! It might feel embarrassing or uncomfortable to reach out for help, but struggling alone in silence often makes it worse. Seeking support is a sign of strength and resilience, and we encourage you to embrace the resources available to you.
What can be touched but can't be seen?
A Heart
In 2023, what is the percentage of college students that have experienced moderate to serious psychological distress
78%
How many alcohol related deaths happen in men each year?
62,000
What is the percentage of women who have experienced mental health because of abuse
53%
True or False
Depression results from a personality weakness or character flaw. People who are depressed can just snap out of it if they try hard enough.
False
A depressive disorder is an illness involving your body, mood and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. It has nothing to do with being lazy or weak. It results from changes in brain chemistry or brain function, and medication and/or psychotherapy often helps people to recover. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks and even years.
Where is the only place today comes before tomorrow?
A Dictionary
What is the number to the Suicide and Crisis Hotline?
988
True or False
Men are more than likely to complete suicide than Women
True
True or False
Women are more than likely to attempt suicide than Men
True
Can Counseling is only for people with serious mental illness.
No Counseling can benefit just about anyone. Whether you’re struggling with mental health concerns or want to improve your life, counseling can provide support and help you get on track to be your best self. Students commonly seek help for concerns like anxiety and depression, but also for interpersonal struggles, change adjustment, stress management, academic struggles and identity development. Regardless of the reason, there is never a bad time to seek help at the Counseling Center if you think you need it.
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