Mental Health...do you know what it is?? It's YOU! It's how you feel and how you're able to handle the stresses of everyday.
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When the stress of life makes you sick. When someone beats you up, inside or out. When needless violence takes your friends life. When alcohol rips apart your family. When you hear your sister secretly throwing up after meals. When a classmate overdoses. When you see your friend hurting from the inside; and one day they take their life. You’re left confused. You knew something was wrong, but you didn’t know how to help……This is Mental Health……and you have the power and ability to know how to take care of yourself and to support friends and family in need.
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Here are the facts:
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§ 1 in 4 people are dealing with a Mental Health Issue…that’s right, stand in a group and count 1,2,3,4…bingo you’re it.....
§ About 19 million people in the US deal with Depression
§ About 2/3 never get help....
§ Depression is the #1 cause of suicide in the US....
§ Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people in the US…....
§ And the second leading cause of death for young people in Colorado....
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Ever heard of this?? Maybe, maybe not. YOU have just FELT it everyday of YOUR life. It’s all around you and if no one is helping you, hopefully we can help. Check Your Head is the portal to resources you need to be more aware of yourself and equip you to help your friends before these problems become life or death situations. Check it out.
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