Suicide
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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youths 10-24 in the U.S.
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Nearly 50,000 Americans died from suicide last year.
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129 people die by suicide each day.
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Biggest change in cause of death since the 2000's.
Depression
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40 million people suffered from depression last year in the U.S. alone.
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25% of children from age 13-18 will develop depression.
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Leading cause of disability worldwide.
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Oftentimes is associated with other illnesses.
Anxiety
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57 million people were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder last year in the U.S.
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While anxiety is very treatable, only 1/3 of people will seek treatment.
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Anxiety can present itself in emotional or physical symptoms.
Mental Health Quote of the Week:
Mental health is equally important to our physical health. One does not function well without the other.
OUR
STORY
At 15 years old, founder Emma White struggled with suicidal depression due to bullying at school and harassment online.
Ten years later, after overcoming her struggles and seeing the rise in suicide and depression in teenagers and young adults, she knew she needed to use her story for good.
LifeIsWorthIt.Org launched in 2020 to help break down the stigmas surrounding mental health and provide resources for those struggling with the campaign #ItsNotOKbutItWillBe.