Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through to adulthood. www.cdc.gov
According to www.apa.org, adults aged 35-44 experienced the highest increase in mental health diagnoses. 45% reported a mental illness in 2023 compared to 31% in 2019. Adults aged 18-34 reported the highest rate of mental illness at 50% in 2023.