Public Health and Environment

Adult Mental Health

Mental health disorders affect day-to-day life and can happen anytime in one's life. One in five Americans has a diagnosis of a mental health disorder each year. Often people with substance abuse issues also have at least one mental health disorder. Eighty to ninety percent of mental health disorders can be effectively treated with medication and/or other therapies. However, fewer than half of adults and less than one third of children get help. Anxiety and depression are the most common disorders and often occur together. Untreated depression is the number-one cause of suicide. Suicides were the leading cause of injury-related deaths for Washington County in the 1990s, ahead of motor vehicle and fall related deaths (Source: 2003 Washington County Community Health Assessment).

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, call Washington County's Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Line 651-777-5222 or 1-800-273-TALK.

Getting Involved in Washington County

• Mental Wellness Initiative in Washington County

Resources

• Mental Health Resources in Washington County
  • Crisis numbers, providers, support groups, educational materials, local/national websites.

Mental Health

• What's Your Mental Health IQ?
• Mental Health Stats

Stress

• 10 Tips for Coping with Stress

Anxiety

• Anxiety: Knowing When to Get Help
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Depression/Suicide

• Signs of Depression Checklist
• How to Talk to Someone About Depression
• Myths vs. Facts About Suicide and Depression
• Real Men. Real Depression

Pregnancy/Post-Partum

• Pregnancy and Depression
• Post-Partum Depression Facts

Seniors

• Black Clouds and Sunny Days - Senior Depression
• Taking Care of an Aging Parent

Children's Mental Health

• Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
  • Includes information, educational implications, stragegies and resources.