Mental Health

The rate of suicide declined in 2019 and 2020 but increased by 4 percent in 2021, according to an April report from the CDC. 

About 61 percent of adults in the U.S. are experiencing an all-time high level of stress, and 55 percent feel unable to enjoy life because of it, according to Clever's "State of Stress in America" report for 2023. 

Here are eight takeaways from the 2023 "State of Workforce Mental Health Report" from Lyra Health:

Approximately 21 million Americans experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. 

Eating disorders are the second-deadliest mental illness, with opioid addiction being the most deadly, according to data from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. 

Actress Taraji P. Henderson and fashion brand Kate Spade have teamed up to launch "She Care Wellness Pods" to help provide mental health resources to Black students at historically Black colleges and universities, NewsOne reported April 9. 

Johnstown (Colo.) Heights Behavioral Health is under investigation by the state's Behavioral Health Administration, a part of the Colorado Department of Human Services, ABC affiliate Denver 7 reported April 7.

Hanley Center at Origins in West Palm Beach, Fla., has launched its Mental Health Outpatient Program.

MTV Entertainment Studios' third annual Mental Health Action Day will give mental health grants to 22 nonprofits in more than 20 cities. 

Youngstown (Ohio) State University has received $50,000 for new wellness programs to support the mental health of its student athletes, CBS affiliate WKBN reported April 6.