#BreakTheStigma This May
May is national mental health awareness month. It is essential we continue to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness and prioritizing our mental health.
In 2019, there were an estimated 13.1 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with SMI. This number represented 5.2% of all U.S. adults (NAMI)
Young adults aged 18-25 years had the highest prevalence of Serious Mental Illness (8.6%) compared to adults aged 26-49 years (6.8%) and aged 50 and older (2.9%) (NAMI)
Millions of Americans live thier lives with a mental illness. Take time to #BreakTheStigma today!
Use this guide to as a resource as you continue showing up for those with mental illnesses
What is in the Inside of the Guide
This guide provides you with
Mental health resources for everyone including members of the BIPOC community
A diverse list of mental health podcasters and articles for how to be a better supporter