The mission of the MHASWNJ is to promote mental wellness and to eradicate the stigma of mental illness through advocacy, education and supportive services

Did You Know?

The American Medical Association describes mental illness as the nation's number one health problem. It sends more people to the hospitals than cancer, lung and heart disease combined.

More than 54 million Americans (1 in 5) have a mental disorder in a given year, but only 8 million (16%) seek treatment.

Up to half of all visits to primary care physicians are due to conditions caused or exacerbated by psychiatric or emotional problems.

One in five children has a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavior disorder.

Thirty thousand Americans commit suicide each year and 500,000 Americans attempt suicide annually.

Each year, depression costs the U.S. economy $43.7 billion, including the $31.3 billion for indirect costs such as decreased productivity & lost work days.

Fifty percent of the morality from the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. can be attributed to behavioral factors, including stress

With proper & adequate treatment, most people who suffer with a psychiatric disability can recover