Mental Health Awareness

May 
Mental Health Awareness Month



In today's society stigma and lack of understanding of mental health continues to be an ongoing trend. Stigma surrounding mental health prevents individuals from seeking the help they need for their mental health, and/or speaking with a love one regarding their mental health. 
The Mental Health State of America 2018 Facts reports the following
  • 1 in 5 Adults have a mental health condition. That's over 40 million Americans
  • Youth mental health is worsening. Rates of youth with severe depression increased from 5.9% in 2012 to 8.2% in 2015. Even with severe depression, 76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment
  • More Americans have access to services... Access to insurance and treatment increased, as healthcare reform has reduced the rates of uninsured adults. The greatest decrease in uninsured Adults with mental illnesses was seen in states that expanded Medicaid.
  • ...But most Americans still lack access to care. 56% of American adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment. Even in Maine, the state with the best access, 41.4% of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment.
  • There is a serious mental health workforce shortage. In states with the lowest workforce, there is up 6 times the individuals to only 1 mental health professional. This includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses combined http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/state-mental-health-america
Curing stigma and understanding one's own bias relating to mental health should be addressed before you can start on your path to becoming stigma free. The National Alliance on Mental Illness addresses this on the following website.


Increasing awareness surrounding mental illness is just the beginning to understanding that mental illness doesn't stop with Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia, but includes Depression and Anxiety and other co-occurring disorders.

#Mental Health Awareness 

Sincerely,

Dr. Rosalyn McFarland 

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