ABOUT STRONG BRAIN 365

Sadness, Helplessness, Overwhelm, Attention Deficit,

Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Worry, Fatigue

Negative Thinking, Self-Loathing, Inability to Feel Joy

Anger, Rage, Irritability, Short Temper, Frustration

Racing Thoughts, Procrastination, Insomnia

Mood Swings, Hopelessness, Suicide

They are THIEVES that steal joy!
They are detrimental and destroy happiness!
They ruin relationships and careers!

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

Data compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that every year approximately 42.5 million, or 18.2% of the U.S. adult population, suffer from some mental illness or mood disorder—enduring conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

However, these statistics do not include some major and very important illnesses such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or even Autism.

Therefore, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the prevalence of mental illness might more likely range from 25-30% or higher.

No matter which statistic is used, it is clear that mental illness is impacting a large portion of the population.

“These are real people that have very serious problems,” says Dr. Kevin Hennessy, deputy director of the Center for Behavioral Health and Statistics and Quality. “The data should be helping us think through how we want to approach helping them get services that they need.”