The 4 Mental Health Statistics You Need to Know in 2019

The mental health epidemic is real, and you may know someone who is affected by it.

These are all the details you need, according to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness):

You Are Not Alone

19.1% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2018 (47.6 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. Mental Health Care Matters

64.1% of U.S. adults with serious mental illness received treatment in 2018

The Ripple Effect Of Mental Illness

People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases than the general population. People with serious mental illness are nearly twice as likely to develop these conditions.

It’s Okay To Talk About Suicide

90% of people who die by suicide had shown symptoms of a mental health condition, according to interviews with family, friends and medical professionals (also known as psychological autopsy)

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.