Suicide is one of the major leading causes of death in the US, if you are in a crisis reach out to:
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more resources
Crisis Text line: text “HELLO” to 741741 or visit https://www.crisistextline.org/ to connect to a crisis counselor
Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
depression
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Almost one in five adults in the US live with mental illness
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In 2020…
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Nearly 1 in 12 adults in the U.S. aged 18 and older had at least one major depressive episode
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Nearly 1 in 16 adults in the U.S. aged 18 and older had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairments
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An estimated 1 in 6 adolescents in the U.S. aged 12 to 17 report at least one major depressive episode
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Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, with a broad range in degree of severity. Many individuals experience normal emotions of sadness and low mood which resolve over time, but depression can severely affect everyday life. It can impact how you think, feel, and approach daily challenges, and affect function at work, school, and home.
Depression is the persistent presence of “depressive symptoms” for at least 2 weeks, which may include: feelings of sadness / hopelessness, irritability, loss of interest in activities that used to bring enjoyment, changes in sleep / appetite / energy, low self-worth and thoughts of dying.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, make an appointment to speak with a health care provider.
Dispelling a myth:
Depression is not something individuals can just “get over” and is certainly not a sign of weakness or poor emotional management. Depression is not your fault and you don’t have to manage it on your own. Many individuals living with depression require some form of treatment including medications or therapy.