The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

Photo Credit: Tara Winstead.Q Call

Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew.

However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide.

Read more at https://www.pinerest.org/mental-health-awareness-blog/

Need someone to talk to? Someone is waiting to listen. Please call 800-273-8255 and remember, YOUR LIFE IS PRECIOUS! SOMEONE DOES CARE ❤️

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