Essential Mental Health Statistics You Should Know

[Oluwaseun Samuel]

• Around 1 in 4 people globally will experience a mental or neurological disorder during their lifetime.

• Over 450 million people worldwide are currently living with mental health conditions.

• Depression is a major cause of disability, affecting more than 264 million people globally.

• Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults in the U.S., making them the most common mental health issue.

• Suicide takes the lives of nearly 800,000 people each year, with one death occurring every 40 seconds.

• Up to 70% of individuals with mental health issues do not receive the necessary treatment.

 

These statistics underscore the need for increased awareness and support for mental health care. 🌱

• This topic was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by Oluwaseun Samuel.

[Esther Amadi]

Great thread 🧵

[Oluwaseun Samuel]

Thank you 😊

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