October is Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are having a conversation to discuss it all.
Highlighting some stats surrounding these topics:
1. 1 in 6 men and 1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime.
2. 1 in 3 teens experience violence while dating.
3. Breast Cancer most commonly affects women over the age 40.
4. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime (Approx 13%)
5. Mental Health facts: 1 in 5 adults experience mental illnesses.
6. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34.
Practical Applications:
1. Stay routine with your checkups.
2. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
3. Seek therapy or if you are feeling suicidal, call 1-800-273-8255 or contact the Crisis Hotline by texting HOME to 741741.
