In the United States, more than 43 million adults live with mental illness. That’s about one in every five. The percentages dramatically increase in certain social demographics such as the homeless and prisoners. May is designated as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the numerous conditions that fall under the mental health umbrella. The term mental health describes “emotional, psychological and social well-being” but factors contributing to mental health include biological: genes and brain chemistry, life experiences: trauma and …