Why This Matters Now
Mental health conditions affect nearly one in five adults in the U.S. each year, yet many struggle in silence without the care they need. Factors such as cost, stigma, and lack of available services continue to limit access to support:
• Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout
• Widening disparities in access to care
• Persistent stigma surrounding mental illness
• Shortages in mental health providers, especially in underserved areas
The result? A growing crisis that impacts not only individuals, but families, schools, workplaces, and entire communities.