Worldwide

Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year.
For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
78% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.

USA

Third leading cause of death in 15-24yr olds
11th leading cause of death USA overall
Death rates continue to rise amongst over 65 year old population (loss of purpose)
1 in 5 American Adults have a mental health condition (over 40,000 million)
Currently 1x mental health professional every 1,000 individuals (promotes the importance of community and peer to peer support)
Cost to USA - $193 Billion dollar in LOST EARNINGS every year

Citation: Mental Health America http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/state-mental-health-america
Citation: (World Health Org) (Updated Aug 2017) http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs398/en/

MYTHS VS FACTS

Myth: Mental health problems don't affect me.

Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common.
In 2014, about:
One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue
One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression
One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 41,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide.

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Myth: Children don't experience mental health problems.

Fact: Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and three quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Unfortunately, less than 20% of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. Early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs.

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Myth: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Fact: Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse
Family history of mental health problem
People with mental health problems can get better and many recovery completely.