Mental Health Statistics
Depression affects 121 million people worldwide.
Depression can affect a personβs ability to work, form relationships & destroy their quality of life.
More than 850,000 people die due to suicide every year.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds.
73% of global suicides occur in low & middle income countries.
The most common category of mental health disorders in America are anxiety disorders.
1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
People who are exposed to adverse circumstances-including poverty, violence, disability, & inequality are at a higher risk of developing a mental health condition.
