If you have a mental illness, it will be harder to get an apartment or house once you grow up and you won't be able to live on your own.

I can’t help someone with a mental illness, only a doctor can.

Mental illness can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter what you look like, what you wear, or where you come from

Kids can develop a mental illness, like depression and anxiety disorders. This can happen to anyone at any age

People with mental illnesses have trouble handling schoolwork, a job, and daily tasks

Mental illness is more common in some racial groups than others

Kids can’t get depression or anxiety, only adults can.

Your personality or ability to handle your feelings does not cause mental illness

People with mental health challenges do not have to take special tests to get into college, get a house, or get a job

You can help someone who has a mental illness. Don’t call people words like “crazy” or “mental.”

All mental illnesses are different, but being diagnosed with one will not keep you from being able to grow up, learn how to take care of yourself, and get an apartment or house like everyone else

When people have mental illnesses, they will never get better