Mental health issues affect more than 1 in 5 American adults each year, totaling over 60 million people. Many of these individuals face barriers to getting help, with 1 in 4 saying they cannot access the care they need. On average, there is an 11-year wait from first symptoms to receiving treatment.

Connection and community play a significant role in mental health. Isolation can exacerbate mental health issues, with 1 in 6 people worldwide struggling with loneliness.

Further information is available about efforts to address these issues, including the work of a clubhouse that provides community for adults with severe mental illness.