It’s time to talk openly about mental health. Here’s why and here’s how

When it comes to our nation’s mental health, the numbers are staggering.This year alone, 16 million Americans (or 7 percent of the U.S. population) will experience at least one major depressive episode, while 18 percent will suffer an anxiety disorder such as posttraumatic stress or obsessive-compulsive disorder. All told, nearly 47 percent of U.S. adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime.Even more shocking, however, is how little attention we as a nation give to menta