Mental Illness in America
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
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:
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- Depression
- Bipolar Illness
- Suicide
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
- Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Social Phobia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
| Related Links | |
| Almanac: Health National Institute of Mental Health American Psychological Association |
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