Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives

Supporting change from mental illness to mental wellness in our communities through increasing education, decreasing stigma, and building a community for those living with mental illness.

COMMON

Over 1 in 5 Adults in the U.S. live with Mental Illness (2021). At least 1 in 6 children were reported to live with mental illness as well. This equals more than 57.8 million people across the country.

UNDER-REPORTED

It can be assumed that this number is higher due to factors like stigma decreasing comfort with seeking help or telling others.

INCREASING

Mental Health Illness has been noted to have risen roughly 13% over the last decade and continues to increase over time.

Data from National Institute of Mental Health.

Read About Us!

Thank you to the Times-Republican for publishing this article on our initiative. Please follow the link below to read more:

TR Article

"Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When "I" is replaced by "we", illness becomes wellness."
~Shannon L. Alder

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Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives

Read About Us!

"Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When "I" is replaced by "we", illness becomes wellness." ~Shannon L. Alder

Check out our blog Below!

"Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When "I" is replaced by "we", illness becomes wellness."
~Shannon L. Alder