Mental Illness in America

Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff


Mental Illness

An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans 18 and older

suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year


Source: National Institute of Mental Health

Mental disorders now account for over 15 percent of the burden of disease in established market economies worldwide. This is more than the disease burden caused by all cancers.

Take a look at recent findings for some of the most common mental illnesses:

source/arttoday.com

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Almanac: Health



National Institute of Mental Health



American Psychological Association





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