General
In 2020 1 in 6 youth experienced a major depressive episode
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School counselors are required to tell someone else about what you reach out to them about
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Mental, neurological, and substance disorders make up 5% of non-fatal disease years lost of health
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The lowest stress levels are recorded in ages over 72
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Mental health conditions are a sign of mental weakness
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You only need to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition
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You can reach out to teachers if you're struggling with your mental health
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1/10 of Americans experience a mental health issue
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77% of people experience stress that impacts their physical health
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A person can "snap out" of their mental illness at any time
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Mental health issues are not common
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Students with good grades don't usually struggle with mental health issues
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Depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion each year
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Stress is usually not good
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People tend to suffer from more than one mental disorder at a time (co-occuring)
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You can prevent mental illness
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Kids in kindergarten can struggle with mental health issues
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The most common mental illness is Anxiety
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Men are more prone to stress than women
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Mental health conditions are permanent for the rest of a person's life
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Talking about someone's mental health can make their symptoms worse
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Bad grades are a potential sign of a mental illness
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About 20 million people globally live with a mental disorder
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Stress causes mental illness
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"Mental Health" refers to what someone is struggling with
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