Mental Illness PSA

Mental Illness, 57.7 Million People experience some type of mental health disorder, that's one in four Americans!
It can happen to anyone; you, me, our neighbors, friends, or family. But contrary to the past, we know that most mental disorders are treatable with early identification and treatment. The sad fact is that only 1/3 of adults and ½ of children with a diagnosable mental disorder seek treatment or therapy. But be not afraid, treatment today is extremely effective, don't lose hope! Around 70-90% of individuals with a mental disorder has a significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with the treatment and therapy! While the untreated, can live in misery; the sad thing is that 90% of the people who commit suicide had some kind of mental disorder.
So please, if you or a friend believes that someone suffers from a mental illness, don't be afraid to speak up and seek help. You are not alone; go see a trusted confidant or counselor. For more information, please visit www.nami.org or call the hotline @ 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). Please do it for yourself, and do it for the ones you love before it's too late.

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