Troubling Statistics about Mental Health in our Youth

Most alarming is the absence of peace among our youth. Research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is showing an epidemic of mental health problems among eighteen- to twenty-four-year-olds in the United States. 

One out of four shows symptoms of anxiety disorder. One in eight young adults (13 percent) has experienced serious suicidal thoughts. One in seven young adults deals with a substance-use disorder, including drugs or alcohol. Overall, half of college-aged individuals indicate they regularly experience anxiety, depression, fear, or suicidal thoughts. 

Today’s young adults—tomorrow’s generation of leaders—are struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives. The suicide rate is the highest it has been since World War II.