This week, May 5-11, 2013, is
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week.
Most people don’t realize how prevalent these problems can be and the availability of help to deal with them. Despite common misconceptions, mental health problems are not a sign of weakness and those who experience them do not have to suffer alone in silence.
Here are some sobering facts from the National Institute of Mental Health:
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week.
Most people don’t realize how prevalent these problems can be and the availability of help to deal with them. Despite common misconceptions, mental health problems are not a sign of weakness and those who experience them do not have to suffer alone in silence.
Here are some sobering facts from the National Institute of Mental Health:
- About 20 million American adults suffer from a Depressive Disorder (about 9.5 %)
- Women are almost twice as likely as men to suffer from Depression
- More than 90% of those who commit suicide suffer from a Mental Disorder, usually Depression
- Depression can co-occur with Anxiety or Substance Use Disorders
- About 40 million American adults suffer from an Anxiety Disorder in any given year (18.1 %)
- Most people with one Anxiety Disorder also suffer from a second Anxiety Disorder