Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so we can show that no one is alone. These numbers are also powerful tools for raising public awareness, stigma-busting and advocating for better health care. Download our fact sheets below for additional information and outreach.
all lifetime mental illness begins by age 24.
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people live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals.