Statistics
This percentage of U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
What is 20%? (or 1 in 5)
This Disney character famously sings “Let It Go,” a song often linked to themes of isolation and personal struggle.
Who is Elsa?
This is the three-digit number in the U.S. you can call or text for a mental health crisis.
What is 988?
This is a common symptom of depression, where you no longer enjoy activities you once loved.
What is loss of interest or anhedonia?
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed during this month.
What is May?
Suicide ranks this place as a leading cause of death among ages 15–24.
What is second or third?
This 2014 film, starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, portrays a character's journey through depression and bipolar disorder.
What is Silver Linings Playbook?
Talking to this licensed professional can help you work through thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns.
What is a therapist or counselor?
Racing thoughts, restlessness, and constant worry are symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
This color is most often associated with mental health awareness campaigns.
What is Green?
The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is this many years.
What is 11 years?
This 2019 film starring Joaquin Phoenix sparked debate about the portrayal of untreated mental illness.
What is Joker?
This type of support group often focuses on shared experience.
What is a peer support group?
Persistent highs and lows in mood may indicate this mood disorder.
What is bipolar disorder?
The term for the negative beliefs and discrimination toward people with mental illness.
What is Stigma?
This gender is statistically more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety.
What is female?
This Netflix series raised awareness and concern over its portrayal of teen suicide.
What is 13 Reasons Why?
This kind of plan helps you identify warning signs and coping strategies for when things feel overwhelming.
What is a safety plan?
This physical symptom, often associated with anxiety, can cause a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
What is a panic attack?
This phrase encourages checking in on friends, especially men: “It’s okay to not...”
What is “be okay”?
This percentage of people with mental illness do not receive treatment.
What is about 55–60%?
This comedian and actor discussed depression and suicide in his work before his death in 2014.
Who is Robin Williams?
Talking about suicide will increase the rate of suicide. True or False?
What is False?
Feelings of hopelessness, extreme fatigue, and sleeping too much or too little are common symptoms of this mental health disorder.
What is Depression?
The idea that physical and mental health should be treated equally in healthcare is known as this.
What is parity (or health parity)?