Why it matters?

In this country, one in five adults have a mental health diagnosis. Similarly, one in five adolescents have reported having their mental health negatively impacted due to the pandemic (NAMI, 2023).

Mental health refers the social, emotional, and psychological factors that effect ones overall well-being. Experiences and overall development across the lifespan play a powerful part in the formation of ones mental health. An individual's overall physical health can be significantly change as a result of poor mental health (Center for Disease Control, 2023). As a Clinical Social Worker, it is imperative that we understand mental health’s impact on overall human development.