We’ve collated a handful of the many things you need to know in 2018 about mental health and World Mental Health Day 2018. To start off with, a quote from the World Health Organisation, “Half of all mental illness begins at the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and untreated.” We found some shocking statistics surrounding mental health in the UK:
- In England, one in five women have been reported to have a mental illness, compared to one in eight within men
- Men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women
- Suicide is the leading cause of death amongst 15-year olds and those aged between 20-34
- 75% of young people are not receiving any treatment
- The average waiting time for any treatment that is effective is 10 years
If you think you know someone experiencing a mental health problem, give them the support they need. Mind provide a wealth of support and information to help you help a friend or loved one. Find 10 charts on the scale of the mental health problem and how it can impact everyone and anyone. And this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day 2018 is the young and how mental health is changing their world.TODAY IS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - Let's make #WorldMentalHealthDay top trending. Share your thoughts on mental health. Attention on social media can lead to more awareness and give #mentalhealth higher priority worldwide. Feel free to use our material when sharing the message <3 pic.twitter.com/YRkHN7Xpd5
— WorldMentalHealthDay (@WMHDay) October 10, 2018