Why Healthy Mental Health Matters
1 in 5
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness—and 1 out of 20 are serious.
51%
Only 51% of those with a mental illness receive treatment.
1 in 6
1 in 6 youth (ages 6-17) experience a mental health disorder.
13%
Mental illnesses are involved in 13% of emergency room visits.
Mental health affects all people.
Everyone is impacted by their mental health—regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation. 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences a mental illness annually (NAMI). So if that includes you, know that you are not alone.
How Cobb Collaborative Helps
Suicide Prevention:
No one should feel so helpless that they decide to take their own life. Learn how to be an advocate for suicide prevention.
Adverse Childhood Experiences:
ACEs are potentially traumatic events that happen to children. We can all advocate for children in our community.
Mental Health Resources:
We’ve collected resources on many mental health issues to help you deal with whatever you’re facing.
What is Mind Your Mind?
Mental health is one of the Cobb Collaborative’s main strategic initiatives to improve outcomes for all people and families in our community. Mind Your Mind exists to raise awareness, promote resiliency and reduce stigma around mental health. We partner with a number of organizations, including Resilient Georgia, to create mental health programs, services, and activities for Cobb County.
Launched in the first quarter of 2023, Mind Your Mind Magazine is a cornerstone of Cobb Collaborative's mission to deepen the community's understanding and engagement with mental health. Each issue offers an exploration into the complex landscape of mental well-being through meaningful stories and lived experiences, highlighted by conversations with key local organizations. Our magazine seeks to uplift and inspire by showcasing the transformative power of supportive communities and the personal journeys of resilience and recovery. Discover how we weave together the narratives of those around us to foster a greater awareness of mental health and its impact on society. Join us in our ongoing journey to illuminate the pathways to mental wellness in every edition.
Child Welfare Training Collaborative
We are pleased to offer no cost training opportunities in partnership with the Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative.
Trainings offered include:
- Brain 101/Trauma 101
- Differences are Good
- Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)
- Psychological Safety: A Pathway to Resilience
- Trauma to Resilience: Strategies to Support Children’s Well-Being
Please visit our GSU Calendar for the scheduled class offerings, CEU information and registration links.
To see our FULL LISTING of Mind Your Mind training opportunities, click this link.
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Educarse sobre la salud mental es una de las mejores maneras en que te puedes ayudar a tí mismo y a las personas de tu familia y comunidad que luchan con problemas de salud mental. La salud mental es importante.
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There is no shortage of resources for any mental health issue you might be facing.