Young adulthood is a time of significant personal growth and change. This time usually involves becoming more independent from your parents, continuing your education, enlisting in the military, starting a career, and exploring serious relationships.
This time of transition can feel stressful and overwhelming. Sometimes it's hard to know if what you're feeling is typical stress, or symptoms of a mental health condition.
If you're concerned about your mental health, or are experiencing symptoms that are affecting your everyday life, help is available. You don't have to handle it on your own.
If you have concerns about your mental health, you are not alone. According to SAMHSA, in 2023:
Transitioning into adulthood comes with a range of emotions. Learn the signs of mental and substance use disorders, and remember it's okay to ask for help.
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Youth and young adults experienced a unique set of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic — isolation from peers, adapting to virtual learning, and changes to sleep habits and other routines. It's important to understand the significant impact of these experiences on young people’s mental health — and the importance of providing the education, care and support needed.
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Everyone has bad days. But it’s important to speak up if it feels like all your days are bad days, or if you’re struggling with feelings, emotions, thoughts or behaviors that:
If you have concerns about your mental health, or are experiencing symptoms that are affecting your everyday life, it’s important to reach out for help and support.
Seeking care for your mental health can be daunting as there are so many different types of treatment and it’s hard to know what you need.
Health insurance can be deeply confusing. There are different types of plans and many ways to receive insurance. Read more to develop a better understanding of health insurance and what plan is right for you.
Health insurance can seem like a real mystery. There are different types of plans and many ways to receive insurance. Additionally, plans are regulated in different ways, including public insurance plans, which are run by the federal government, and private insurance plans that are mostly regulated by states.
Visit NAMI.org to learn more about using health insurance
Are you 18-30 years old, and interested in using your voice to shape a new era of mental health awareness for young adults? We're looking for you!
The NAMI Jacksonville New Era Young Adult Advisory Council is a dynamic group of passionate young leaders, ages 18-30, in Northeast Florida, dedicated to transforming mental health advocacy, education, and support for their generation.
Join us, and have fun while making a difference!
At NAMI Jacksonville, our mission is to support and improve the quality of life for people and families dealing with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder through compassion, education, and advocacy.
NAMI Jacksonville, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
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