Despite recent strides in how our society approaches mental well-being, many Americans still lack access to the high-quality, comprehensive treatment and care they need. Recent statistics on mental health in the United States paint a challenging picture:
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- Only 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
CN Guidance, whose mission includes providing accessible and innovate mental health treatment, to children, youth, adults, Veterans, and seniors, is holding an event focused on mental health awareness and support this summer.
The 24th Annual Golf Outing will raise awareness and funding for its vital services on Monday, July 22 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club, 2000 Raynors Way in Smithtown.
Featured speakers:
Arnold Drucker, Deputy Minority Leader, Nassau County Legislature (Honoree)
Liz Burke, assistant professor, Hofstra University & Reporter, News12 LI (Honoree)
Greg Cergol, Long Island Reporter, NBC 4 NY (Host)
Jeffrey Friedman, CEO, CN Guidance
In the face of rampant mental illness among Long Island adults (530,000 face mental illness each year), and alarming emotional disturbance levels among the next generation (~1 in 5 youth ages 12-17 had a past-year major depressive disorder), the 24th Annual Golf Outing event will raise vital funds and awareness for mental health treatment services.