Mental Health News
SAMHSA Mental Illness Maps Show State-By-State Prevalence; Breakdown Is Random And Widespread
By Chris Weller/www.medicaldaily.com
New data displaying snapshots of mental illness in state-by-state breakdowns are the most recent announcement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Suffers From Mental Illness Each Year
By Victoria Bekiempis/Newsweek.com
Every year, about 42.5 million American adults (or 18.2 percent of the total adult population in the United States) suffers from some mental illness, enduring conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, statistics released Friday reveal.