Individuals with Mental Illness
- Diagnosed with a Mental Health Condition
- What to Do In A Crisis
- Taking Care of Yourself
- Disclosing to Others
- Navigating Finances and Work
- Additional Support
If you have a mental health condition, you’re not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population, 1 in every 20 adults is living with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression.
As with other serious illnesses, mental illness is not your fault or that of the people around you, but widespread misunderstandings about mental illness remain. Many people don’t seek treatment or remain unaware that their symptoms could be connected to a mental health condition. People may expect a person with serious mental illness to look visibly different from others, and they may tell someone who doesn’t “look ill” to “get over it” through willpower. These misperceptions add to the challenges of living with a mental health condition.
Every year people overcome the challenges of mental illness to do the things they enjoy. Through developing and following a treatment plan, you can dramatically reduce many of your symptoms. People with mental health conditions can and do pursue higher education, succeed in their careers, make friends and have relationships. Mental illness can slow us down, but we don’t need to let it stop us.
Diagnosed With A Mental Health Condition

Understanding Your Diagnosis
Some people with mental health conditions experience relief and hope when they get a diagnosis. Others may feel like a diagnosis is “just words,” but getting a diagnosis is a useful step in receiving effective treatment and improving your quality of life.

Understanding Health Insurance

Finding a Mental Health Professional

What To Do In A Crisis
Taking Care Of Yourself

Taking Care of Your Body

Romantic Relationships

Faith & Spirituality

Disclosing To Others
Navigating Finances And Work

Succeeding At Work

Finding Stable Housing

Getting Help Paying for Medications
Additional Support

Reentry After a Period of Incarceration
