World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022

In the United States:

1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14

Common symptoms of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following:

Excessive worrying or fears
Feeling excessively sad or low
Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning
Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria
Avoiding friends and social activities
Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy
Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs
Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”)
Thinking about suicide
Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress

Common symptoms in children may include the following:

Changes in school performance
Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance, fighting to avoid bed or school
Hyperactive behavior
Frequent nightmares
Frequent disobedience or aggression
Frequent temper tantrums

Taking Care of Yourself is Important!

Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness, and more. It can help you adapt to changes, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks.

Self Care for Educators

Self Care - Taking Care of Yourself

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, here are some resources to contact:

Your health insurance carrier
Your primary care physician
Your employer's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 800-950-6264

County Mental Health Services:

Butler County Community Counseling Center: 724-431-3700

https://ccrinfo.org/

Mercer County Behavioral Health: 724-662-1550

http://www.mercercountybhc.org/

Lawrence County Human Services Center: 724-658-3578

https://humanservicescenter.net/

If you are interested in more information or resources, please contact the MIU IV School Social Work team at:

Bryda Drumm, LSW, H&SV
Email: bryda.drumm@miu4.org

Jennifer Guthrie, LCSW

Email: jennifer.guthrie@miu4.org

Sara Joseph, MSW

Email: sara.joseph@miu4.org

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

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