Hi! I’m Stacey Patterson, and thanks so much for hanging out!
While the stigma around mental health has diminished just a little bit over the past few years, I’m here to create more awareness and inspire wellness in everyone!
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illness is common and affects tens of millions of people each year. (!!!)
Did you know….
- Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition, affecting over 17 million people each year.
- Bipolar disorder affects about 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives.
- Anxiety disorders affect over 30% of Americans.
- Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, claiming the lives of over 47,000 people each year.
These numbers are staggering! We all need help at some point in our lives, join me in squashing the stigma around mental health.