Why do we do what we do??

"Suicide deaths reached a record high in the US in 2022, despite hopeful decreases among children and young adults." According to CNN Health.

According to the CDC:

• 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness in a given year.

• 1 in 25 Americans lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

• Suicide as cause of death in Colorado was #1 for ages 10-14 and #2 for ages 15-44 in 2019.

According to the Colorado Health Institute: 

• 1 in 10 people in Colorado did not receive proper health care in 2019. 

• Less than 1/3 of Coloradans who were diagnosed with a mental disorder (anxiety, depression, etc.) and who committed suicide received mental health care.

• 42% of Colorado youth (LGBTQIA) considered suicide in 2019 verses 13.4% of heterosexual youth.

• Systemic Racism in Healthcare is a real issue nationally and in Colorado.

5 in 5 of us have mental health. 

And almost everyone in the world has experience with someone that has attempted or completed suicide. Or has personally, or known someone who has lived with or struggled with a mental health challenge.

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It is time to break the silence and stigma around talking about mental health and bring light to the epidemic of suicide. This world is in a mental health crisis, it is a global issue. More people now than ever are suffering, struggling, experiencing or living with a mental health challenge.

Make Mental Health Matter was designed for those that want to get educated about mental health and suicide for more understanding and have the capability to help others when in need. 

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