Why become a Mental Health Counselor?

Around 26.2% Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given
year*
Suicide rates for American men in their 50s increased by 50% in the year 2010*
Americans Stressed About Their Jobs - 83%*
- Ever thought of becoming a Mental Health Counselor? Take the step, help millions of
Americans.
- Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense personal satisfaction as well as
excellent career opportunities.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expecting the employment of Mental Health Counselors to
grow by 28.5% over the next 10 years.