It’s not always easy to detect a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. For this reason, it’s always important to reach out to a trusted adult if either you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you’ll be able to get the support you need. As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is ready to help raise mental health awareness.
Are you or a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis? Text “NAMI” to 741741.
Get the Facts
As a nonprofit organization that focuses on health and social issues, we know that mental illness affects a significant portion of the US population. Here are some of the most recent statistics from the (NAMI).
20%PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS WHO LIVE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION
16.66%PERCENTAGE OF AMERICAN CHILDREN AGES 6-17 WHO LIVE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION
50%PERCENTAGE OF LIFETIME MENTAL ILLNESS THAT BEGINS BY AGE 14
75%PERCENTAGE OF LIFETIME MENTAL ILLNESS THAT BEGINS BY AGE 24
Know the Signs of Mental Illness
Each condition has its own symptoms, which is why it’s important that you speak to a doctor, therapist, or other mental health professional. They’ll be able to recognize any symptoms you may be experiencing and give you a proper diagnosis.
Signs of a mental health condition may include:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Excessive worrying or fear
- Excessive sadness
- Extreme changes in mood
- Lack of energy or feeling tired
- Changes in sleeping habits
- Changes in eating habits, such as lack of appetite
- Substance abuse
- Feeling confused
- Inability to concentrate
- Avoiding friends and social activities
- Prolonged and/or intense feelings of anger
- Difficulty perceiving reality
For younger children, may be more difficult to spot. In general, a child may have a mental health condition if you notice changes in school performance, frequent nightmares, excessive worry, hyperactive behavior, aggression, or frequent temper tantrums.
Help is Always Available
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This will get you in contact with the national hotline for the .
Pledge to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Text Pledge is a nonprofit organization in Greater Grand Rapids, MI. As such, we want to encourage both you and your loved ones to take the pledge to raise mental health awareness. Together, we can make the world a better place. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other pledges and head over to pledge 6 to learn about stopping domestic violence and assault. Feel free to fill out our online contact form if you have any questions.
