10 Mental Health Facts You May Not Be Aware Of
1) Mental health problems are more common than previously thought, 1 out of 4 individuals will suffer from a mental health problem within a year
2) Schizophrenia affects 1 to 3 people in every 100
3) Mental illnesses are more prevalent than cancer, heart disease and diabetes
4) Research suggests that early intervention with the correct care and treatment decreases symptoms, relapse rates and improves overall wellbeing
5) Mental illnesses disrupt day-to-day life, impacting emotions, thought processes, moods and functioning
6) Almost 3 out of 4 children and adolescents are concerned about the reactions and stigmatism when discussing their mental health issues
7) Around 43% of individuals associated with homelessness schemes in the UK experience mental health problems
8) 72% of male prisoners and 70% of female prisoners experience two or more mental illnesses in comparison to the general population of 5% and 2% respectively
9) More than 800,000 people commit suicide each year
10) In the US each year, around 8 million people suffering from mental health problems don’t receive adequate support
Sources: http://scitechconnect.elsevier.com/mental-health-facts/
