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Did you know that four out of the ten leading causes of disability in the United States are mental health conditions? These illnesses cause more days of disability then cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes and infectious diseases.
A third of the people who have a heart attack have symptoms of depression, almost forty percent of people who have a stroke experience depression and people who have diabetes are twice as likely to have depression than the general population. Sadly, half of the people with a mental health diagnosis first experience it by age 14 but do not receive treatment until about age 24. Also, major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the age group 25 to 44 and suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.
These facts underscore the importance of treating illnesses like depression. The Mental Health Association in Delaware provides education to the community about the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and the importance of receiving treatment. We provide support for people who are being treated for and recovering from depressive and anxiety disorders or who have lost a friend or family member to suicide. We advocate for improved treatment services and greater access to treatment in Delaware. MHA also leads suicide prevention efforts throughout the state and co-chairs the state’s Suicide Prevention Coalition. We are a respected and trusted resource and are involved in much of the mental health related activity in Delaware.
We need your financial support as we continue to provide help and hope to people living with a mental illness. Simply click here to make a donation today.
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or go the nearest hospital or emergency center, or call 911.