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To our incredible community

They say every New Year is a blank page, but at StoryAidHelp, we know that no one truly starts from a "blank" slate. We carry our experiences, our challenges, and our triumphs with us. As we step into 2026, we aren’t just starting over, we are starting better.

Last year showed us the power of advocacy. Whether you were here to seek understanding, offer a helping hand, or simply find the words for your own journey, you helped build a community of empathy.

Why This Year Feels Different

Growth isn't always about moving faster; sometimes, it’s about moving with more intention. This year, our focus is on:

Deeper Connections: Moving beyond the surface to find the connections that truly resonate. Newsletters published at least once a month.
Renewed Purpose: Turning our collective "why" into actionable support for those who need it most.
Authentic Voice: Letting go of the "perfect" narrative and embracing the messy, beautiful reality of our lives.

Together, we are stronger.

Cheers to the start of a great year

From StoryAidHelp

Announcements

📅 January 24th, 2026
Website Improvement

A new message from founder, David Artz on the new year. Plus new updates on themes and the 3 years.

📅 August 4th, 2025
Website Improvement / Construction Update

The website is live but still under construction as David is going through extra details on announcements, quotes, stats, and more.

📅 July 30th, 2025
Domain Transfer

The domain of storyaidhelp.info is still under custody of David Artz and StoryAidHelp but under a new hosting service. Due to the improved, fully coded website, the pressure to change hosting came fast. The transfer finally came to an end as the domain officially has been transferred.

📅 July 22nd, 2025
Founder Steps Back After 3 Years of Service

David Artz has officially announced a shift in leadership and activity. There will not be as much content being pushed out but the pages will remain live and updated once the founder has new things to publish. Most of the work will be through Instagram (@storyaidhelp) and this website (www.storyaidhelp.info). Thank you for being part of the movement.

📅 July 10th, 2025
Website Development Started

A brand new website is starting to be in development. This new website will be a much more simple setup and more clear for visitors. This website will be fully constructed from coding and backend.

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise."

Current Mental Health Statistics (Updated: JAN 2026)

1 in 5 Americans suffers from a mental illness (NIMH).
Anxiety disorders are the highest reported mental health issue in the US with 42.5 million Americans claiming to suffer from this illness. (Mental Health America).
Mental illnesses start showing symptoms by age 14 (National Alliance on Mental Illness),
About 1 in 4 American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, and one in 10 will suffer from a depressive illness, such as major depression or bipolar disorder (Johns Hopkins).
Mental health crises account for 60 million visits to primary care and 6 million ER visits annually. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention),
41 percent of Americans dealt with an untreated mental illness. (Mental Health First Aid).
10.7% of the world suffers from some form of mental illness. (Our World in Data).
40 million Americans suffer from anxiety (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
Nearly half (46%) of Gen Z Americans have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, most often anxiety, depression, or ADHD. (Harmony Healthcare IT, 2025)
Roughly 40% of Gen Z globally report needing help with their mental health. (UNICEF, 2025)
More than one-third of young adults (37%) in the U.S. believe they may be living with a mental health condition that has not been formally diagnosed. (Harmony Healthcare IT, 2025)
Mental health conditions are the second leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) worldwide. (WHO, 2025)
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with a mental health condition, which is roughly 1 in every 7 people. (WHO, 2025)
On average, less than 1.4% of health budgets in low- and middle-income countries are allocated to mental health. (WHO, 2025)
In August 2025, 5,081 emergency room visits were related to mental health, out of 100,000 total visits. (CDC, 2025)

It is time to make change happen! Do your part today - check on friends, family, and people in your community. Reach out to your local mental health insitutes for more - visit www.resources.calloutpodcast for additional resources.

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