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riverbendviewgal

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6. One in 5 Americans are mentally ill.

Reply to larwdem (Original post)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 11:23 PM

Jul 2012

Some 45.9 million, or around 1 in 5 American adults (age 18 and over) experienced a mental illness in the past year, according to the US government's latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released this month.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/240539.php

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Mental health in the USA [View all] larwdem Jul 2012 OP

Yes, very much so. BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #1

How does this provide affordable mental health care? pipoman Jul 2012 #2

It doesn't, AFAIK. It just gets you the reg kind of insurance, you know, the policy that rarely Nay Jul 2012 #5

YES. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #3

It is a good idea that the Act will do so. elleng Jul 2012 #4

One in 5 Americans are mentally ill. riverbendviewgal Jul 2012 #6

Adequaltely Funding ALL Types Of Health Care Solves SO MANY Problems ChoppinBroccoli Jul 2012 #7

I just recently got put on a $135 antidepressant for my anxiety... Comrade_McKenzie Jul 2012 #8

thats great larwdem Jul 2012 #9