Mental Health Facts
Estimate: How long do the majority of people with a mental health problem wait before telling their closest family and friends about it?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 8 months
d. over a year
Over a Year
Which Olympic gymnast has publicly discussed her experiences with anxiety and prioritizing mental health?
Simone Biles
Can you recieve paid leave if you are struggling with mental health?
Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for their own serious health condition or to care for a qualifying family member with a serious mental health condition
What is the most common type of mental illness in the United States?
An estimated 19.1% of people in the U.S. have anxiety.
Which NBA player has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness after discussing his own struggles with anxiety and depression?
Kevin Love
True or False: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with mental health conditions
Title I of the ADA protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder). It applies to employers with 15 or more employees.
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease?
What tennis players Openly discussed her struggles with depression and anxiety, and famously withdrew from the 2021 French Open to protect her mental peace?
True or False: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most health insurance plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services as essential health benefits.
True
How many people with a mental health disorder indicate that they have been impacted by stigma?
a. 2 in 7
b. 1 in 10
c. 4 in 5
4 in 5
What artist has shared that he experienced a mental health crisis and survived a self-inflicted injury at the age of 12?
Lil Wayne has spoken openly about this event and his struggles with mental health to help others who might be going through similar experiences
What is the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA):
This federal law ensures that insurance plans cover mental health and substance use disorders on par with medical and surgical benefits. It prohibits insurers from imposing more restrictive financial requirements (e.g., copays, deductibles) or treatment limitations (e.g., visit limits) on mental health services