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This week I loved that we touched on Mental Illness and the effect it can have on people. It really shows how crippling these illnesses can be and how these illness can be treated to help control the effects it can have. 

Here are a few statistics that we read through that shows us how common mental illness is. 

• About 5% of Americans have a serious mental illness
• One in four families has a member who suffers from mental illness
• Only one in five people who has a mental illness seeks the help that he or she needs due to stigma, lack of awareness or other barriers
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24.

With how common mental illness is I believe that it is helpful to know about them and the signs and symptoms of them. Many people who suffer with mental illness' are in need of help, love and support. 

If you ever have concerns for the well being for family or friends you can visit 

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/friends-family-members/

or call 

National Suicide Prevention Line at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).