Statistics
Individuals who experience Mental Health
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 without services.
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
Asian: 14.7%
Caucasian: 20.4%
Black or African American: 16.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 22.1%
Mixed/multiracial: 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual: 37.4%
These are estimates of populations that experience mental health before seeking or not seeking therapy services.
Signs and Symptoms
Annual prevalence of mental illness based on demographic groups:
Signs and Symptoms
Feeling sad or withdrawn for a period of two weeks or more.
Trying to harm oneself and planning harm to oneself.
Severe and out of control behaviors that potential can cause harm to self or others
Sudden feelings of fear that causes racing heartbeat, sweating palms, difficulty breathing for no reason.
Increase or decrease in weight
Difficulty sleeping and/or having nightmares.
Having auditory or visual hallucinations
Increase in substance usage.
Changes in mood.
Difficulty concentrating or sitting still.
Frequent worrying about self or someone else.
Seek out therapy today if you are experiencing these type of symptoms.
Our Impact
Kokoro Counseling and Wellness Center strives toward changing the way individuals perceive mental health by providing services such as psychoeducation, community resources, and prevention in hopes of minimizing negative perceptions about mental illness.
