St. Josephâs Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
Many people suffer from mental health concerns. Many are embarrassed to let others know that they are struggling. According to the 2021 report titled “The State of Mental Health in America,” put out by Mental Health America, the following are facts we should be aware of:
¯ Even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. The numbers of persons experiencing symptoms of mental health concerns grew by 1.5 million people between 2017 and 2018.
¯ Rates of persons experiencing serious thoughts of suicide were also on the rise.
¯ The number of people seeking help with anxiety and depression rose drastically from January to September 2020.