World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2022
In the United States:
- 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year
- 1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
Common symptoms of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following:
- Excessive worrying or fears
- Feeling excessively sad or low
- Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning
- Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria
- Avoiding friends and social activities
- Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy
- Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
- Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs
- Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”)
- Thinking about suicide
- Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress
Common symptoms in children may include the following:
- Changes in school performance
- Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance, fighting to avoid bed or school
- Hyperactive behavior
- Frequent nightmares
- Frequent disobedience or aggression
- Frequent temper tantrums
Taking Care of Yourself is Important!
Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness, and more. It can help you adapt to changes, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, here are some resources to contact:
- Your health insurance carrier
- Your primary care physician
- Your employer's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 800-950-6264
County Mental Health Services:
Butler County Community Counseling Center: 724-431-3700
Mercer County Behavioral Health: 724-662-1550
http://www.mercercountybhc.org/
Lawrence County Human Services Center: 724-658-3578
Bryda Drumm, LSW, H&SV
Email: bryda.drumm@miu4.org
Jennifer Guthrie, LCSW
Email: jennifer.guthrie@miu4.org
Sara Joseph, MSW
Email: sara.joseph@miu4.org
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Phone: 724-458-6700
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Phone: 724-458-6700