CMOs Give Back: Mental Health Awareness, Education & Support

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, CMOs Give Back is raising money to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Did you know:

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year

1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year

1 in 6 U.S. 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

More statistics can be found here: https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/

NAMI supports, educates, and advocates for individuals with serious mental illness and their families. Thank you Monica Ho for recommending this important cause, and thank you everyone for contributing!