E0 | Real People. Real Stories.

Real Stories. Real People.

Welcome to Real Stories Real People - a personal journal, mental health, and self-improvement podcast. We're shattering stigma, one story at a time. The numbers related to mental health and other challenges in life are astonishing:

• Nearly 1 in 5 adults lives with mental illness.
• 17% of youth experience a mental health disorder.
• 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by the age of 14.
• 75% begins by the age of 24.
• 40 million adults experience some form of anxiety.
• Most people develop symptoms of anxiety before the age of 21.
• Every 12 minutes one person in the U.S. dies by suicide. 75% are male.
• 8.5 million adults in the U.S. have a mental health disorder AND a substance use disorder.
• In 2017, 1 out of every 8 adults reported struggling with alcohol and drug use disorder simultaneously.
• 15% of teens report some form of self-injury.
• 9% of people in the U.S. will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime.
• There is one death every 52 minutes as a direct result of an eating disorder.
• About 1 in 5 women, or 21.3% in the U.S. reported that someone completed or attempted to rape them at some point in their life.
• The self-reported incidence of rape and sexual assault more than doubled from 2017 to 2018.
• Only 50% of teen moms receive a high school diploma by the age of 22.
• 20 to 25% of teens of divorced parents experience problems stemming from the changes in the family.

Life is hard, and it’s time we start talking about it. Real Stories Real People is where we do just that. Each week we'll be joined by someone who has experienced some of life's tough stuff - depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, abuse, assault, a terminal diagnosis, death, divorce, the list goes on. They'll share their story, and we will listen.
So tune in, and hang on, because here we go!
For more information visit itcouldvebeenme.org.
We are currently accepting applications and recording for season 1. If you are someone you know is interested in sharing your story, please email us at [e-mail].
Disclaimer: This show covers a wide variety of topics related to mental health and life in general. These topics can be difficult for some people so use your best judgement when listening to the show. We are not therapists, counselors, or mental health professionals. Information shared on this show is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice because of something you heard on this show. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 or dial 911.

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