May is National Mental Health Awareness Month – and there’s a good reason an entire month is dedicated to it. Mental health is a significant problem that that is only growing. In fact, the President, himself, signed a proclamation recognizing National Mental Health Awareness Month, noting not only the increase in mental health cases, but …
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Mental health has long been a problem for Americans. Nearly half of American adults experience some form of mental illness during their lifetimes. Not surprisingly, the past year has further challenged the mental health of the country, in general. An overwhelming majority of people (85%) say their general well-being has suffered, with 50% specifically citing …
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Mental health is a growing concern. The percentage of Americans suffering from some form of mental health condition increased from 17.9% in 2015 to 20.6% in 2019. Prior to 2015, the figure had been consistent for seven years. Even more troubling is the fact that less than 48% of those adults received treatment for their …
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Almost one in five US adults suffer from some form of mental disorder, and the figure is only slightly lower for the youth population (17%). They range in nature and include a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction, and more. They can impact mood, thought processes, and behaviors and, if left …
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In addition to the destruction brought by COVID-19 on people’s health, the virus has also led to a major disruption to millions of people and businesses, with stay-at-home and social distancing measures implemented across the country to help manage the spread of the virus. Millions of workers have been forced to telecommute, millions more have …
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America is currently in the throes of a mental health epidemic. Some 40 million Americans suffer some form of mental illness, which means that just about all of us are touched by it in some way. One in five adults are suffering a mental illness already, and most experts believe that the problem is continuing …
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