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Did you know that one out of five 18 to 25 year-olds are affected by mental health issues? Fortunately, there are many ways to get help and we're here to point you in the right direction.
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Mental Health Education Podcast
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CH’s Story of Persevering Despite Depression and Bullying, Age: 19
Depression along with self image issues, It started when I turned 11 but it became very hard duri...
Jessica’s Story of Becoming Stronger Than Her OCD and Anxiety, Age: 17
I have struggled with anxiety mostly but at times OCD as well. I realized it was too much when it...
Mariah’s Journey of Becoming Independent, Age: 22
I struggle with Schizoaffective disorder and it became too much when I was in high school. I was ...
Camille’s Story of Growing Through Her Mental Illness, Age: 22
"Grow through what you go through." This is a quote that I live by. It helped me realize that it ...
Ben’s Struggles with OCD, Age: 17
My therapist told me that there will always be a part of me that reacts differently to certain th...
Vanessa’s Story of Learning to Peacefully Coexist with Anxiety, ADHD and Depression
Mental illness isn’t a one-and-done, do this and you’re cured type of health problem. It is a...
Colby’s Story of Managing Anxiety
Since elementary school I have struggled with anxiety and occasional stress. Every year my anxiet...
Alex’s Story of Finding Support For Depression, Anxiety and Body Dysmorphia, Age: 22
Be patient with yourself. In my experience, things are never as bad as they seem and stay close t...
Luna’s Message of Hope After Attempting Suicide, Age: 16
It gets better. It will always get better. Nothing anyone says or does to you defines you. It is...
Alex’s Story of Paving New Roads to Recovery, Age: 26
I was diagnosed with a severe onset of Bipolar Disorder at the age of 10. Everything happened alm...
Skyler’s Story of Getting Help for Depression and Anxiety, Age: 25
I have struggled with depression and anxiety, it became to much when i had no outlets and was giv...
TurningPointCT’s Project Coordinator, Ella Shares Her Struggle with Depression and Anxiety, Age: 21
Hi friends, my name is Ella and I am the new Project Coordinator at TurningPointCT. I am a young ...
Listen to what other young people have to say about how they’ve dealt with their issues—we’ve been where you are now. We also have some “how to” videos to show you what it’s like to start therapy or go to a group. Or just check out our open-mic poetry session (and upload your own!).
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1 in 5 CT Residents will
experience a mental health
problem in any given year.
With treatment 70 - 90% of people
have a significantly improved
quality of life.
14.6% of CT high schoolers
had serious thoughts of
suicide in the past year.
10.3% of CT 12-17 year olds
reported using drugs recently.
1 out of 4 CT college-aged students
experienced major psychological
distress in the past year.
46.5% of US college students felt
hopeless for two weeks or more.
26.5% of CT residents age 12 and
up report binge drinking-having 5
or more drinks at a time.
1 in 4 CT highschoolers felt sad
or hopeless for two weeks or
more in the past year.
8.9% of CT highschoolers report not
eating for 24 hours of more because
of body image issues.
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