According to one of the largest scale studies of 29 countries of varying wealth from all regions of the world conducted by researches from Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland, it is estimated that one out of every two people in the world will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Let that sink in. One in two people. 🤯
♦ Here are some more not so fun facts:
➡️ Women experience depression at roughly twice the rate of men.
➡️ Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States alone.
What can you do to prevent or deal with this? Actually, a lot.
But first, let’s start with just checking in with one another. Some genuine connection and holding space for someone who is struggling could mean a world of difference. And, who knows, you might even save someone’s life in the process.