Illuminating pathways for youth mental health
An Introduction to the Ortus Foundation
OUR VISION
Understanding the data, identifying gaps, and working with high schools and universities, we build solutions to positively impact the youth mental health crisis. Radical, lasting transformation requires collective efforts to strengthen an ecosystem over time.
OUR GOAL
Our mental health is affected by every aspect of our lives and, in turn, affects how we support ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. Our goal is to end suicide among teens and young adults. It's a big goal, but with collaboration and joint advocacy, we can end the mental health epidemic.
THE FACTS
Suicide is a serious public health problem.
Over the last two years, more than 40% of adults in the U.S. report symptoms of anxiety or depression
There is one death by suicide every 11 minutes in the US
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 10-to-24-year-olds
1100 college-aged students die annually by suicide
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your opportunity for change is contingent upon the support you have access to. Without support, we don’t develop resilience when facing difficulty; we develop trauma.”
