61% of people in Colorado say they have experienced mental health strains such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, or stress in the last year.

1 out of 8 emergency room visits involves a mental health or substance use disorder. 

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and only half of them receive treatment.

1 in 5 students will experience mental health problems during their school years.

Veterans are at an increased risk of developing mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared to the general population. 

Adults over 65 make up 16.9% of the nation’s population and are at a high risk of developing depression which can lead to poorer health outcomes compared to those with chronic medical conditions. 

Only 2 of 5 people diagnosed with mental health issues receive treatment, often because they can’t access care or because of the stigma – and after waiting as long as 10 years. 

Only half of Americans (53%) say they are familiar with the U.S. mental health care system.

Mental illness is a real, treatable illness and people can recover.