1 in 5 children, ages 13 to 18, have or will have a mental health condition.

Statistics

Jul 7

Among people ages 10–34, suicide is the second leading cause of death.
50-70% of people who attempt suicide talk about their suicidal thoughts, feelings, and plan before they act.
67% of students will tell a friend they are feeling suicidal before telling anyone else.
Approximately 90% of people who attempt suicide have a treatable mental issue.

50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. 75% begin by age 24.
The average time between when symptoms first appear to intervention is 8-10 years.
In the US, more than twice as many people die by suicide than homicide.
On average, 132 Americans die by suicide each day. 90% of those who died by suicide had a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death.
Research has shown that targeting symptoms early leads to better outcomes.

Stacey Hoffman

You are not alone.