https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination
A 2016 report on stigma concluded "there is no country, society or culture where people with mental illness have the same societal value as people without mental illness." ... Stigma around mental illness is especially an issue in some diverse racial and ethnic communities, and it can be a major barrier to people from those cultures accessing

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america
In 2019-2020, 20.78% of adults were experiencing a mental illness. That is equivalent to over 50 million Americans. The vast majority of individuals with a substance use disorder in the U.S. are not receiving treatment. 15.35% of adults had a substance use disorder in the past year. Of them, 93.5% did not receive any form of treatment.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
Prevalence of Any Mental Illness (AMI) Figure 1 shows the past year prevalence of AMI among U.S. adults. In 2021, there were an estimated 57.8 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with AMI. This number represented 22.8% of all U.S. adults. The prevalence of AMI was higher among females (27.2%) than males (18.1%).

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/brainstorm/202101/how-the-stigma-of-mental-illness-has-evolved-over-time
Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker explores the roots of stigma in his new book. Though progress has been made in recent years, mental illness remains highly stigmatized—the mentally ill are

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mental-health-stigma
Mental health stigma has been categorized into three types. Public stigma refers to the negative attitudes society has toward people with mental illness. Self-stigma or internalized stigma is when

https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health
Mental health conditions can cause difficulties in all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. They can result from or lead to problems at school and at work. Globally, mental disorders account for 1 in 6 years lived with disability. People with severe mental health conditions die 10 to 20 years earlier than

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
Mental health risks and protective factors can be found in society at different scales. Local threats heighten risk for individuals, families and communities. Global threats heighten risk for whole populations and include economic downturns, disease outbreaks, humanitarian emergencies and forced displacement and the growing climate crisis

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3248273/
Mental health stigma operates in society, is internalized by individuals, and is attributed by health professionals. This ethics-laden issue acts as a barrier to individuals who may seek or engage in treatment services. The dimensions, theory, and epistemology of mental health stigma have several implications for the social work profession.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10220277/
Introduction and background. Stigma, characterized by societal prejudice and discrimination, profoundly influences psychiatric care, creating barriers to the timely recognition and treatment of mental health disorders [].Deeply embedded in societal norms, stigma is a multifaceted issue permeating every level of psychiatric care, leading to delayed treatment, increased morbidity, and a

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/smh
Society & Mental Health (SMH) is the official journal of the ASA Section on the Sociology of Mental Health.SMH, published 3 times per year, includes original and innovative peer-reviewed research and theory articles that link social structure and sociocultural processes with mental health and illness in society. It also provides an outlet for

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mental-health-stigma-examples
Public stigma: This refers to the negative attitudes around mental health from people in society. Self-stigma: This describes the internalized stigma that people with mental health conditions feel

https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health
Mental health is an essential part of people's lives and society. Poor mental health affects our well-being, our ability to work, and our relationships with friends, family, and community. Mental health conditions are not uncommon. Hundreds of millions suffer from them yearly, and many more do over their lifetimes.

https://www.who.int/news/item/17-06-2022-who-highlights-urgent-need-to-transform-mental-health-and-mental-health-care
The World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others with an ambition to support the world in transforming mental health. In 2019, nearly a billion people - including 14% of the world's adolescents - were living

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6181118/
Mental health's reciprocal impact on social determinants. Although less frequently discussed than the converse pathway, mental illness can also impact social determinants, including homelessness, school dropout, marital instability, and economic insecurity [ 52 - 54 ].

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/21/1124365508/whats-really-causing-americas-mental-health-crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a harsh toll on the mental health of young Americans, according to a new poll that finds adults under 35 especially likely to report negative feelings or

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health/art-20046477
Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common. Stigma can lead to discrimination.

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/01/trends-national-crisis
Gen Z adults ages 18-23 are the most likely age group to report experiencing common symptoms of depression, with 75% noting that in the prior 2 weeks they felt so tired that they sat around and did nothing. 51% of Gen Z teens ages 13-17 say the pandemic has made planning for their future feel impossible. Despite these numerous stressors, 71

https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/mental-health-public-health/
The prevalence of mental health issues that affect individuals' physical and social well-being makes mental health a public health issue integral to achieving community health goals. Mental health has a huge impact on how people relate to others, make decisions, and handle stress. People's ability to live fulfilling lives often depends on

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/european-psychiatry/article/mental-illness-stigma-concepts-consequences-and-initiatives-to-reduce-stigma/3AE7283F0F35980994B4BD71E92C3C08
Still, until stigma has been reduced in society, the clinician should be aware of the meaning and consequences of stigma for individuals with mental illness. ... Association of perceived stigma and mood and anxiety disorders: results from the World Mental Health Surveys. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Vol. 118, Issue. 4, p. 305. CrossRef;

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
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 healthy choices. 1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatry-and-society/202204/mental-health-mental-illness-and-everything-in-between
There is strong evidence that stigma has negative effects on the physical and mental health of people with mental illness. It deters help-seeking behavior. This is a preventable tragedy. There are

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/mental-health-how-we-ve-improved-where-we-need-do-ncna1108721
The most important step we can take toward advancing mental health care in 2020 and beyond is giving people — all people — their rightful access to it. japatino / Getty Images. By and large

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm
In 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless and nearly one-third (29%) experienced poor mental health. In 2021, more than 1 in 5 (22%) students seriously considered attempting suicide and 1 in 10 (10%) attempted suicide. These data bring into focus the level of distress many students are experiencing.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-facts-and-statistics/
The overall number of people reporting mental health problems has been going up in recent years. The amount of people with common mental health problems went up by 20% between 1993 to 2014, in both men and women . The percentage of people reporting severe mental health symptoms in any given week rose from 7% in 1993, to over 9% in 2014 .

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/well-being/mental-health-statistics
In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Our Good Childhood Report 2022 shows that children's happiness continues to decline. Now, five children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have a mental health problem. Given the prevalence of mental health problems in children and young

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2935265/
Mental health inequalities are strongly associated and embedded within the broader social and economic context. An inverse relationship between socio-economic status and mental disorders has been documented ( Dalgard, 2008; Hunt, McEwen, & McKenna, 1979; Kessler et al., 1994 ). In almost all nations the poor are at a higher risk of developing

https://business.columbia.edu/pulse/business-society/mental-health-costing-us-economy-billions-increasing-access-could-be
A second option is virtual mental health care, where policymakers partner with private organizations or use taxpayer funds to provide mental health treatment through a computer or mobile device. Both solutions are effective and would generate economic gains equivalent to 1.1 percent of annual US consumption, according to Abramson.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications
Publications. Our publications contain high-quality, evidence-based information on a variety of mental health topics. They are free to download, and our most popular publications are also available to buy in print. Our publications are used by businesses and organisations across the UK, helping thousands of people manage and maintain their

https://www.paho.org/en/news/14-6-2024-paho-and-united-states-national-institute-mental-health-discuss-suicide-prevention
Washington D.C. 14 June 2024 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the United States National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) brought together policy-makers, civil society and researchers this week to discuss advances and gaps in suicide prevention research, as well as to exchange experiences on evidence-based prevention strategies and identify priorities for suicide

https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/105/6/BAMS-D-24-0039.1.xml
The workshop sought to connect creativity, inclusion and integration of diverse perspectives, and strategies to support the emotional and mental health of climate students and educators. Graphics by ImageThink. Citation: Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 105, 6; 10.1175/BAMS-D-24-0039.1. Download Figure