Title: Mental Illness Common in the U.S.
Headings: Mental Illness Common in the U.S.
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Mental Illness Common in the U.S.
More Than 1 in 4 Adults Per Year Affected By Mental Illness or Substance Abuse
Mental Illness Is Treatable
Tracking Mental Illness

Content: Doctors and counselors can help find and treat the problem. While the new studies only included adults, nurturing children's mental health is obviously also important. Continued
It's normal to have ups and downs. Mental illness goes beyond that, dragging people down to a shadow of their true selves. Those problems are nothing to be ashamed of and deserve swift attention, just like any other health condition. "People with mental illnesses can be treated effectively and lead normal, productive lives," says former first lady and mental health advocate Rosalynn Carter. Tracking Mental Illness
The new studies are based on face-to-face interviews with more than 9,200 English-speaking adults. Homeless people and those in institutions were not included. The findings showed that during the course of a year, 26% had any mental disorder, including substance abuse. Anxiety was the most common problem, seen in 18% of the participants.