National Day for Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding
Prayer is always appropriate. Our understanding of mental illness may be limited, but we can't use lack of knowledge as a reason to ignore the reality. We must become more knowledgeable about the signs of mental illness, create a supportive environment to discuss these medical conditions, learn more about available resources, and pray.
Be proactive in understanding more about the various conditions that may affect you, your loved ones, and your friends. Learn how to be supportive.
These are only a few of the reasons why it’s important to take part in promoting awareness for MIAW. Please use these facts and others, including the infographics at nami.org/mhstats, to encourage discussions about mental health through social media or other forms of outreach.
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- Mental illness affects:
- 37% of LGB adults
- 27% Mixed/Multiracial adults
- 22% of American Indian or Alaska Native
- 20% of White adults
- 17% of Latinx adults
- 16% of Black adults
- 15% of Asian adults
- Annual prevalence among U.S. adults, by condition:
- Anxiety Disorders: 19.1% (estimated 48 million people)
- Major Depressive Episode: 7.2% (17.7 million people)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 3.6% (estimated 9 million people)
- Bipolar Disorder: 2.8% (estimated 7 million people)
- Borderline Personality Disorder: 1.4% (estimated 3.5 million people)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 1.2% (estimated 3 million people)
- Schizophrenia: <1% (estimated 1.5 million people)
Information courtesy of NAMI.org
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