65% of Dallas County residents cite “stigma” or “embarrassment” as the primary barrier to getting help for mental health challenges.
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The picture of mental health in North Texas is not a great one, and statistics about that are everywhere.
But don’t feel like all is lost. Don’t feel like nothing can be done and everyone has this issue. Instead, find pathways to feeling better and get the help you need. We’re here to be your partner in this.
Facts & Stats
36.8% of adults in Texas reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder, compared to 32.3% of adults in the U.S.
61% Of Texas residents who need mental health treatment are not receiving any.
1 in 5 children in Texas has experienced a mental disorder in any given year.
Mental illness has been considered a factor in all seven mass shooting events in Texas since 2015.
Texas has the highest percentage of youth who had a major depressive episode in the past year and did not receive treatment (73.1%).
Texans living in rural areas experience a 33% higher suicide mortality rate than residents in urban areas.
Perceived barriers to treatment among rural populations are embarrassment (65%) and stigma (63%).
Two-thirds (67%) of people who have experienced a mental illness in their lifetime have recovered following treatment.
Mental illnesses do not discriminate and are not unique to any particular group. Nationwide, here’s who is affected:
- Non-Hispanic mixed/multiracial: 35.8%
- Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual: 47.4%
- Non-Hispanic mixed/multiracial: 35.8%
- Non-Hispanic white: 22.6%
- Non-Hispanic Black or African American: 17.3%
- Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native: 18.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
- Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 16.6 %
- Non-Hispanic Asian: 13.9%
The Top 3 most common mental illnesses are:
Anxiety Disorders: 19.1% (estimated 48 million people)
Major Depressive Episode: 8.4% (21 million people)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 3.6% (estimated 9 million people)
It’s time to end the stigma around mental health in Dallas County.
Welcome. Visiting this site is a great first step in finding mental health resources for you or for someone important to you. It takes courage and caring to learn more about how to begin healing. The links here offer more detail about the most common mental health challenges, great ways you can help yourself from home and a wealth of resources that connect you to professionals and community that can be a part of your healing. Start your journey to wellness.
Stress
Sadness and Depression
Loneliness and Isolation
Nervousness and Anxiety
Suicidal Thoughts
Difficult Relationships