1. TRUE: One in every 5 Americans have a mental illness in their lifetime.

2. TRUE: Suicidal behavior is a psychiatric emergency. Suicidal thoughts or behaviors should not be ignored. Professional HELP is needed.   

3. FALSE: Mental Illness is not a character flaw.

4. TRUE: Giving personal items away can be a warning sign an individual is contemplating suicide.  

5. FALSE: 999 IS FALSE. 988 is the 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. *Call: 988/ *Text: 988/ *Website: https://988lifeline.org/

6. TRUE: Half of adults diagnosed with mental health disorders usually present by age 14 (according to the World Health Organization). 

7. TRUE: Bullying, obesity, witnessing violence, family history of depression are risk factors that can increase depression in children and adolescents.