In any given year, about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. — that’s 43.8 million, or 18.5% — experiences a mental disorder. Worldwide, mental and behavioral disorders account for approximately 7.4% of the global burden of disease, and represent the leading cause of disability—accounting for 22.2% of years lived with disability globally. It’s estimated that more than 75% of people with severe mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment for their disorders, and even in high-income countries, 35-50% of such individuals never receive care.
This year the Global Mental Health Program gathered 22 riders for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. It is a 40-mile recreational ride that takes about 32,000 riders through the streets of Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. It is a fabulous way to see parts of the city that aren’t part of our every day routines. For the second year, we had a team riding in support of our Global Mental Health Program. With team jerseys and tons of enthusiasm, our GMHP riders raised awareness and funds for mental health. Here’s why they chose to ride with our GMHP team.
To see more photos of the day, head to our GMHP Facebook page.
