Mental Health Resources

The Giving Gallery is not only a place for artists to sell their work and share their thoughts about mental health. It’s also a place where folks can find resources and learn more about mental health. A study in 2017 estimates that 792 million people lived with a mental health disorder. This is slightly more than one in ten people globally (10.7%). And 1 in 5 adults in the US are currently living with a mental illness. It’s a common experience and you are not alone.

In fact, the story of The Giving Gallery all started with the Founder discovering creative expression in a psychiatric hospital as a path to recovery. Engaging in creative activities, such as creating artwork, can allow you to express yourself in ways that words might not be able to.

Why We Should All Care About Mental Health...

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Million U.S. adults adults experienced mental illness in 2018

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Million U.S. adults adults experienced serious mental illness in 2018

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Million U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2016

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Million U.S. adults experienced a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness in 2018

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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34

How Mental Health Problems Affect People?

Annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults, by demographic group:

Non-Hispanic Asian

14.7%

Non-Hispanic Black or African-American

16.2%

Hispanic or Latino

16.9%

Non-Hispanic White

20.4%

Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native

22.1%

Non-Hispanic Mixed/Multiracial

26.8%

Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual

37.4%

And What About Mental Health Care?

Annual treatment rates among U.S. adults with any mental illness, by demographic group:

Non-Hispanic White

49.1%

Female

48.6%

Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual

48.5%

Male

34.9%

Hispanic or Latino

32.9%

Non-Hispanic Mixed/Multiracial

31.8%

Non-Hispanic Black or African-American

30.6%

Source: NAMI Mental Health By the Numbers. See more mental health statistics:

Help is Available

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Learn what you can do to help.

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Find out how you can take care of yourself and your mental health.

Find more hotlines and resources at HealthyPlace.com
or at the National Institutes of Health.