My mission

My work focuses on empowering individuals and communities through advocacy, education, and meaningful conversations. Growing up in New York and pursuing higher education in New Jersey shaped my dedication to serving others. I am committed to destigmatizing conversations about mental health because I understand the value of artistic expression, support, and emotional regulation. I look forward to continue creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Why Mental Health Matters

Most people struggle with feeling alone, but you are less alone than you think. Mental health is important because suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience, which means everyone has difficult moments. Review the statistics and ways you can start practicing self care today.

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Barriers to Care - The average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years. 11.9% of U.S. adults with serious mental illness had no insurance coverage in 2021. In 2022, 58.9% of adults with a mental illness who sought or thought they should receive mental health care said the reason they did not receive it was because they thought it would cost too much.

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Educational and Social Impact - 64% of students are no longer pursuing college due to mental health issues. 41% of college counselors reported anxiety disorders as the most frequent disorder they see among their patients. Younger adults (18-34 years old) are more likely than older adults (50+) to say social connection has the biggest impact on their mental health.

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Youth Vulnerability - In 2024, an estimated 57.8 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness, but only 43% received any kind of mental health care. Young adults ages 18-25 in the U.S. experience the highest rates of mental illness (36.2%), followed by those ages 26 - 49 (29.4%) and adults ages 50 and over (13.9%).

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Male Suicide Rates - In 2021, there were nearly 2 times as many suicides (48,183) in the United States as there were homicides (26,031). 79% of people who die by suicide are male. An estimated 12.3 million adults in the U.S. seriously considered suicide in 2021, with 3.5 million planning a suicide attempt and 1.7 million attempting suicide. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and the 3rd leading cause of death among those aged 15-24 in the U.S.

References

• https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/

• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide

• https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/mental-health-statistics/#:~:text=Mental%20Health%20Treatment%20Statistics,-%E2%80%9CMental%20illness%20is&text=Take%20a%20look%20at%20these,mental%20health%20services%20in%202022.

• https://namiguilford.org/sad_month/

• https://magellanascend.com/Content/View/21656#:~:text=Throughout%20the%20entire%20month%20of,Care%2C%20and%20the%20New%20Year

• https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/mental-health-statistics/

• https://hpalivewell.com/february-is-international-boost-self-esteem-month-help-avoid-clinical-depression/

Risks for Women - Anxiety and depression are the 2 most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the U.S. Anxiety disorders affect 42.5 million adults. 21 million U.S. adults are living with depression. Women experience depression at roughly twice the rate of men.

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Contact me

Please contact me if you would like to do any of the following:

- Request to receive a wellness presentation at your school or organization (virtually or in person)

- Request to collaborate with coordinating wellness events, retreats, or conferences

- Ask questions about ways you can continue to be a mental health advocate

Contact me

chamylahg@gmail.com