Mental Health by the Numbers

Mental Ilness By The Numbers October 10th World Mental Health Day 1 in 17 Americans 1 out of 4 American families Live with a serious mental Has a relative who has a mental illness. illness. 1 in 5 children Has had a seriously debilitating mental disorder. The economic cost of untreated mental illness annually in the United More than More than 50% 24% 90% of students with a mental disorder age 14 and older dron out of of state prisoners have a recent history of a mental health disorder. of children & adolescents who commit suicide have a mental disorder. Ctntee $100 billion Source: National Alance on Mental Health Infographic created by RW