Just like physical injuries, the brain can recover from mental illness with proper treatment, therapy, and support. Neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new connections and adapt over time.

(Kumar et al., 2023)
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14.

(NAMI)
The global mental health crisis has severely impacted workplaces, with depression and anxiety resulting in the loss of approximately 12 billion working days annually, costing the global economy over $1 trillion each year.

(Financial Times)
In 2019, approximately 970 million people worldwide were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common conditions.

(WHO)
Mental health disorders affect people of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can worsen physical health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. Conversely, regular physical activity can improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

(CDC)
Approximately 60% of people with a mental illness don’t receive treatment due to stigma, lack of resources, or fear of judgment.

Henderson, C., Evans-Lacko, S., & Thornicroft, G. (2013)

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Just like physical injuries, the brain can recover from mental illness with proper treatment, therapy, and support. Neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new connections and adapt over time.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14.

The global mental health crisis has severely impacted workplaces, with depression and anxiety resulting in the loss of approximately 12 billion working days annually, costing the global economy over $1 trillion each year.

In 2019, approximately 970 million people worldwide were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common conditions.

Mental health disorders affect people of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can worsen physical health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. Conversely, regular physical activity can improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Approximately 60% of people with a mental illness don’t receive treatment due to stigma, lack of resources, or fear of judgment.