You're not alone
Getting mental help is a human right
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't" - John Green
Statistics
Those who struggle with mental health are:
- 1 in 5 teens currently struggle with a mental health disorder
- 3x more likely to be disengaged with school (43.9% vs. 14.9%)
- 5x more likely to miss 11 or more days due to health reasons (17.7% vs. 3.5%)
- 2x more likely to be a victim of bullying (60.5% vs. 27.2%)
- 10x more likely to have a hard time making or keeping friends (20.4% vs. 2.1%)
- A billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition
(Source: National Survey of Children's Health Data Briefs,HRSA, 2023; see References)
Call or text 988 to reach the suicide prevention hotline
"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step" - Mariska Hargitay
