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11 Facts About Mental Health DoSomething.org

More than 50 million Americans struggle with mental illness. [1] 1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime. [2] Youth depression rates have risen from 12.9% to 25.2% from pre-pandemic to 2021. Depression symptoms can impact performance in school and interfere with personal relationships.

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11 Facts About Healthy Living DoSomething.org

WebLess than 1/3 of high school students in 2011 reported getting 8 or more hours of sleep per night. [7] Physical activity like aerobic exercise (walking, running), muscle-strengthening …

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11 Facts About the Mental Health of Senior Citizens

WebFind out how to take action here . Depression affects 15 out of every 100 American adults age 65 or older. [1] Seniors who exercise have better physical health and experience …

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11 Facts About Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)

WebDaniel Radcliffe, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Fox and Justin Timberlake are all celebrities who have lived with OCD. [2] On average, people are diagnosed with OCD …

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11 Facts About Anxiety DoSomething.org

WebAnxiety disorders can interfere with job performance, school work, and relationships. [1] Anxiety can produce both physical and emotional symptoms. People with generalized …

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11 Facts About Sexual Health in Teens in the US DoSomething.org

WebAmong sexually experienced teens, 70% of females and 56% of males report that their first sexual experience was with a steady partner, while 16% of females and 28% of males …

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Why ‘Shadowhunters’ Star Katherine McNamara and Her Puppy

Webby Rex Leonowicz. Onscreen, as the star of Freeform’s Shadowhunters, Katherine McNamara is a part-human, part-angel demon hunter.Offscreen, the 22-year …

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11 Facts About Depression DoSomething.org

Web4.1 million adolescents in the United States have had at least one major depressive episode (17% of the US population aged 12 to 17). [3] Anxiety and depression disorders are …

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11 Facts About Hunger in the US DoSomething.org

Web15% of families living in rural areas experience food insecurity, compared with 11.8% living in suburban and metropolitan areas. [8] People of color are disproportionately affected by …

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11 Facts About Physical Disability DoSomething.org

WebFind out how to take action here . Physical disability is defined as when a person’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, or stamina is limited. [1] People with physical disability …

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11 Facts About Body Image DoSomething.org

WebUnfortunately, only 5% of women naturally possess the body type often portrayed by Americans in the media. [4] 58% of college-aged girls feel pressured to be a certain …

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11 Facts About American Eating Habits DoSomething.org

WebHealthiness of the food we eat decreases by 1.7% for every hour that passes in the day, meaning that people generally eat healthiest at breakfast and will most likely eat …

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11 Facts About the Mental Health of Our Troops DoSomething.org

Web30% of soldiers develop mental problems within 3 to 4 months of being home. [5] 55% of women and 38% of men report being victim to sexual harassment while serving in the …

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New State of Mind: Youth Mental MedUSafe DoSomething.org

WebJoin DoSomething Today! Make an impact with millions of young people, and earn easy scholarships for volunteering. A first-of-its kind mental health guide created for students, …

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11 Facts about Chocolate DoSomething.org

WebDark chocolate has more cacao (the beans that chocolate are made from) and less sugar than other chocolates, so it is considered healthier than milk and white chocolate [1] Dark …

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11 Facts About Schizophrenia DoSomething.org

WebAbout 10% of people with schizophrenia commit suicide and are more likely to have a drug or alcohol abuse problem. [9] Most people prefer to be left alone and are not violent. [10] …

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11 Facts About Alcohol Abuse DoSomething.org

WebAlcohol abuse can lead to long-term health issues like cardiovascular disease, cancer of the throat, liver, or mouth, anxiety and depression, dementia, liver disease and much more. …

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