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According to a Mental Health America 2023 report, nearly 20.78% of adults (more than 50 million Americans) suffered from a mental illness in the United States in 2019–2020. Mental illness encompasses more than 200 types of conditions, some of which are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines mental health as “a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life.” While stress is a common response in crises, prolonged stress can affect a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a way that hinders them from functioning in their everyday life. The initiative was designed to create public awareness, fight stigma around mental health issues, and provide support to those affected by mental illnesses. Every year, the month of May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, an outreach initiative founded in 1949 by Mental Health America-previously known as the National Association for Mental Health.

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