Over half of the adults in the US experience stress and worry on a daily basis.
According to Mental Health American, youth mental health is worsening and an increasing number of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression. There is also an increase in the percentage of adults who have suicidal ideations.
There is still unmet need for mental health treatment among youth and adults (MHA,2020)
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness
10% of each candle proceed goes towards the opportunity to increase the availability of mental health services and to spread the awareness of the importance of mental health in order to promote overall health and wellness.
For more information on mental health visit:
- American Psychological Association
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America- The American Institute of Stress
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention