Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention Task Force: Montgomery County

06/16/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer safely. We also want to share a quick note regarding the upcoming pool party hosted by Gayle Yess Fisher, who consistently goes above and beyond to support mental‑health awareness and crisis‑prevention efforts.
This event is not just a chance to relax and have fun — it also reflects the Gayle's ongoing commitment to creating safe spaces, encouraging open conversations, learning about situational awareness/crisis prevention, and reminding others - The more you know...the more you GROW!! Join us!

06/09/2026

05/27/2026

Your energy, mindset, and presence shape your experience in real time.

The first three words you see reflect what you’re meant to experience right now. 🤍
What did you find?

Follow - I post tips every day on manifesting a life beyond your wildest dreams.

05/26/2026

Today we celebrate and appreciate the incredible hearts and minds behind mental health support—our counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, caregivers, and all mental health professionals.
Your compassion, patience, and strength change lives every single day.
You listen when others feel unheard, bring calm to chaos, and light the path toward healing and hope.
Thank you for the work you do, the burdens you help carry, and the dignity and care you show to every person who walks through your doors.
You are essential. You are impactful. And you are deeply appreciated.
Let’s take a moment to honor these everyday heroes who make our community stronger. 💙

05/26/2026

The more you know, the more you grow.

05/26/2026

You are 100% on surviving even the most challenging of days! Keep going, Stay!

05/22/2026

Our May “Mothership” anniversary celebration was truly incredible! A special thank you to Dr. Wood with Project Beacon for an outstanding presentation, and to NAMI for generously sponsoring lunch.
It’s always a great day when we come together to learn something new, hear updates from our workgroups, collaborate, and enjoy one another’s company. Grateful for this amazing community and the meaningful work we continue to do together!

05/19/2026

Key Prevalence Rates in the U.S
Any Mental Illness (Adults): Approx. 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness annually.

Anxiety Disorders: Affects 19.1% of the adult population.

Major Depression: Experienced by 8.3% of adults and 15.4% of youth aged 12 to 17.

Serious Mental Illness: Roughly 1 in 20 adults and 1 in 10 young adults (ages 18-25) experience severe mental illness.

Youth & Young Adult Statistics
Suicidality: Roughly 3 million adolescents and 3.8 million young adults have experienced serious thoughts of su***de.

The Treatment Gap: Despite increased awareness, nearly 60% of youth with major depression still do not receive any mental health treatment.

Onset: Globally, 50% of all mental illnesses begin to show symptoms by age 14, and 75% emerge by age 24.

https://www.nami.org/mental-health-by-the-numbers/

05/18/2026

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders—like specific phobias— involve more than temporary worry or fear. Learn about the signs & symptoms of specific phobias and find help for yourself or loves ones: samhsa.gov/mental-health/anxiety-disorders