MENTAL ILLNESS

Mental health illnesses are conditions that disrupt a mood, patterns of thinking, feelings, and ability to handle the daily stresses of life.  Having a mental illness does not mean you are weak or powerless; mental illnesses are extremely common and very treatable. In fact, in 2009, 1 out of every 5 U.S. women was engaged in some type of mental health treatment. We’re all in this together, so don’t be afraid to ask for help –chances are some people very close to you are going through similar struggles.

Know Your Risk

No matter how you’re feeling, you’re not alone. Try these interactive tools as a starting to point of thinking about your mental health:

• University of Chicago’s Mental Health Screening Tool
• Mayo Clinic Depression Self-Assessment
• Mental Health American Anxiety Screener

	How Wisconsin Women are Affected
	Protect Your Health
	Where to Get Help