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18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

LGBTQ+

Did you know? 45% of high school students in Ventura County who identified as LGBTQ+ said that they have considered suicide.

LGBTQ+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and other sexual and gender identities. LGBTQ+ teens and adults can feel isolated and misunderstood, and are at a higher risk for bullying and suicide. Support for teens is available through GSA, anti-bullying and related school clubs as well as the resources listed below.

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BUILDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT IN OUR COMMUNITY

In November 2015, Ventura County Behavioral Health's Pride Project hosted a community planning forum to address the needs of LGBTQ+ teens in our community. The overwhelming consensus from both teens and adults was that although there are more local resources than most people realize, more are needed, and that sharing information about them is key.

Let's all commit to working together to share information, increase support and make a difference in our community!

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Diversity Collective

Support for LGBTQ+

Countywide • all ages

info@diversitycollective.org

805-644-5428
https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/

Rainbow Umbrella

Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23

Email: rainbowumbrella@diversitycollective.org

(805) 644-LGBT (5428)

https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/services/#youth-services

Diversity Collective

Community resource center, programs, and events

Free rapid confidential HIV testing

(805) 619-LGBT (5428)

info@diversitycollective.org

https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/

Transgender Aging Network

https://forge-forward.org/resources/aging/

SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders)

1-888-234-SAGE (7243)

https://www.sageusa.org/
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