Author: Mental Health America
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- Being able to maintain good mental health is essential to each and every individual’s overall health and well-being. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable.
- One in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.
- About half of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their lives, with symptoms starting by age 14 for the majority of people.
- Number of U.S. adults with mental illness: 59.3 million, or 23.1%
- Number of U.S. adults with anxiety disorders: 42.5 million, or 31.6%
- Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in America
- Number of U.S. adults with mental illness who are uninsured: Over 5.5 million, or 10.8%
- Number of youth with private insurance that did not cover mental or emotional problems: Over 1.2 million, or 10%
It is never too soon to seek treatment for your mental health. Getting help early saves lives.
