One-in-five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (46.6 million in 2017).
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood to adolescence to adulthood.
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time-to time in our lives. Mental health conditions go beyond these emotional reactions and become something longer lasting. They are medical conditions, not the result of personal weakness, lack of character, or poor upbringing.
With proper treatment, people can realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively, and meaningfully contribute to the their community.
How can you recognize if you or someone you love needs professional help, and why are so many people unwilling to get it? Click here to watch an interview with Penn Foundation Medical Director Dr. Chris Squillaro as he breaks down what he says everyone should know.
Without mental health, we cannot be fully healthy. Click below to learn more.
Get the Facts Resources for Students
Warning Signs and Accessing Help Mental Health Conditions
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Children and Teens – Mental Health
Warning Signs and Accessing Help
Suicide – Warning Signs and How to Find Help
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Social Connections and Recreation
Getting the Right Start – Student Guide to Mental Health
Taking Charge of Your Mental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
World Health Organization (WHO)