Depression is more
than feeling sad.
Are You Struggling with Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety or Other Mood Disorders?
There Is No Health
Without
Mental Health
Mental health challenges, such as chronic stress, anxiety, or depression, can negatively impact physical health.
For example, prolonged stress can weaken the immune system, increase the risk of heart disease, and exacerbate chronic conditions like diabetes. Emotional well-being and physical health are deeply interconnected.
Depression is a dark, devastating,
life-threatening condition.
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Depression Is The Leading Cause of Suicide
And Suicide Is A Leading Cause of Death.
Depression is a serious global health issue, affecting millions across all demographics.
Beyond its emotional toll, it plays a significant role in suicide, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, even among children as young as 10.
Depression is more than a mental health condition; it’s a life-threatening illness that can also contribute to other health complications like heart disease.
It’s deeply connected to chronic illnesses, grief, financial struggles, and social isolation, making it even more devastating. Physically, depression drains energy, disrupts sleep, and weakens the immune system. However, support and treatment options—like therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes—can make a real difference.
Friends, family, professionals, and support groups provide encouragement and help break the isolation that depression often brings.
By recognizing it as more than sadness, we can foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage those affected to seek the support they deserve. No one should face it alone.
CDC Annual Suicide Statistics 12.3 Million People Think About Suicide 3.5 Million People Plan a Suicide Attempt 1.7 Million People Attempt Suicide 50,000+ People Die by Suicide 22 Vets Die by Suicide Everyday The financial toll of suicide on society is also costly. In 2020, suicide and nonfatal self-harm cost the country over $500 billion in medical costs, work loss costs, value of statistical life, and quality of life costs.
Why we need your help.
Depression is a silent killer—one that is preventable. Despite its widespread impact, the connection between depression and suicide remains clouded by stigma.
Breaking this stigma is vital to saving lives, raising awareness, and building a compassionate support network for those who need it most.
Join us in the fight against stigma. Help us break through the darkness of isolation and despair by creating safe spaces where no one has to face their struggles alone.
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Depression is a devastating condition and the leading cause of suicide.
Help us break through the darkness of isolation and despair by creating safe spaces where no one has to face their struggles alone.
Your generosity serves as a beacon of light, providing a lifeline to those lost in the shadows. Together, we can bring hope, healing, and connection to those who need it most.
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