PESA- Professional's emotional support alliance

Each year, serious mental illnesses cost the U.S. almost $200 billion in lost earnings.
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People with a mental health issue are generally nonviolent. In fact, only 3-5% of violent acts can be attributed to people with a serious mental illness.
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Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.

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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
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One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression
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Only 44% of adults with diagnosable mental health problems and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive needed treatment.
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Don’t let your struggle become your identity.
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“Eco-anxiety” is real and growing and young people are particularly affected.
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Common signes of mental illness
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Self-care is how you take your power back.
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Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only one remembers to turn on the light.
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The strongest people are those who win battles we know nothing about.
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Don’t give in to stigma. A diagnosis does not determine who you are or what you can do!
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There is a strong correlation between social status and the development of common mental disorders.
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There is no single cause for mental illness. Rather, it is the result of a complex group of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors.😇
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Treatment for mental health problems😊
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Ways to protect your mental health😇
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Do You Know!

1 in 7 Indians suffered from mental health issues like anxiety, depression in 2017
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Youth depression rates have risen from 5.9% to 8.2% since 2012. Depression symptoms can impact performance in school and interfere with personal relationships.

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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

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Most Americans lack access to adequate mental health treatment. 56% of American adults with mental illness did not receive care in the last year.

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“Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language.” — Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy

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Youth depression rates have risen from 5.9% to 8.2% since 2012. Depression symptoms can impact performance in school and interfere with personal relationships.

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Members of LGBTQ+ community are almost 3 times more likely to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder.

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One in five Americans has experienced some form of mental illness, with one in 25 experiencing serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

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Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems
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Wish you all a very Happy Holi.

“No amount of anxiety can change the future. No amount of regret can change the past.” — Karen Salmansohn

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