Mental health issues are a reality for many of us, and have become increasingly common in recent years. In 2020 alone, an estimated one-in-five adults experienced some form of mental illness while suicide was responsible for taking the lives of nearly 46 thousand people - making it the second leading cause death among 10 to 24 year olds that year. Facts such as these dispel any notion that mental health is something only other people experience; we can all take steps today toward understanding this growing problem better by learning the truth about common misconceptions surrounding mental illnesses. Learn more:  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts 

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