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The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about: mental illnesses, such as the 18.1% of Americans who suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; [14] the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.
• One in five adults experience mental illness each year• Only 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021• One in twenty U.S. adults experience serious mental ...
May's Mental Health Awareness Month actually began back in 1949 with Mental Health America. The theme for 2024's campaign is "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World."
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.
During this week, mental health advocates and organizations across the U.S. join to sponsor events to promote community outreach and public education concerning mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Examples of activities held during the week include art/music events, educational sessions ...
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May is Mental Health Month, an observance dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting mental wellness. With a history dating back over 70 years, this month-long ...
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. [1] It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health , a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. [ 2 ]