Fact Sheets
Mental Illness
- Mental Illness can affect persons of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status.
- One in four American adults experiences an episode of mental illness per year.
- Individuals, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, with mental illness are those around us – our neighbors, our friends, family and co-workers.
- Four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers.
- Mental health disorders account for more disability that any other illness, including cancer and heart disease reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
FACT SHEETS
Mental Health Conditions
Related Conditions
Treatment & Services
More Resources
- Fact sheets from the AKA-NAMI partnership (focus on African Americans
- Finding a Culturally Competent Provider
- What is Early and First-Episode Psychosis?
- Early Psychosis: What’s Going On and What Can You Do?
- Encouraging People to Seek Help for Early Psychosis
- Early Intervention: Tips for School Staff and Coaches
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Events
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Monday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who understands, someone just like you.” New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232, Room 206. Note: If the support group falls on a […] |
1 event,NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program–This eight-week, unique, experiential recovery program is for people living with a mental health condition, interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Contact Laurita Barber […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Thursday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Saturday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Monday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
1 event,NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program–This eight-week, unique, experiential recovery program is for people living with a mental health condition, interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Contact Laurita Barber […] |
2 events,Patent Support Group – Support for parents, caregivers, and guardians of minor children (ages 22 and younger) living with behavioral difficulties and mental health challenges. Zoom meeting ID: 678 970 […] Men’s Connection Recovery Support Group 1st Wednesday – A recovery support group for men living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. Zoom Meeting […] |
1 event,NAMI Connection Every Thursday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Saturday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Monday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
1 event,NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program–This eight-week, unique, experiential recovery program is for people living with a mental health condition, interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Contact Laurita Barber […] |
1 event,Family Support Groups – Support for adult caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones with a mental health condition. This is an in-person and Zoom Meeting. In-person support […] |
1 event,NAMI Connection Every Thursday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Saturday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Monday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
2 events,Men's Family Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month – Support for male caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones with a mental health condition. Zoom Meeting ID: […] NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program–This eight-week, unique, experiential recovery program is for people living with a mental health condition, interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Contact Laurita Barber […] |
1 event,Men’s Connection Recovery Support Group 3rd Wednesday– A recovery support group for men living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. Zoom Meeting […] |
1 event,NAMI Connection Every Thursday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Saturday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Monday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,Family Support Groups – Support for adult caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones with a mental health condition. This is an in-person and Zoom meeting. In-person support […] |
1 event,NAMI Connection Every Thursday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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1 event,NAMI Connection Every Saturday - A recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition. The support group is facilitated by those in recovery. “Talk with someone who […] |
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