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The Data on Serious Mental Illness in the United States

Learn about the prevalence and impact of serious mental illness (SMI) on the United States. The reality is that SMI is an important public health and everyone should be aware of it. In 2019, more than 13 million adults had SMI in the past year -- that adds up to more than 5% of all adults in the U.S. Watch this video to find stats about ...
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· Jan 21, 2021
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America's Breakdown: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis

Newsy exposes the important nuance in America's mental health crisis, with a focus on how people are overcoming their struggles. The CDC reports one in four Americans between the ages of 18-44 received mental health treatment last year. That's up nearly 20% from before the pandemic. #mentalhealth #newsy ...
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· Sep 13, 2022
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The most common types of mental illness

One in five adult Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. Yet only about half of them get help. Amity Addrisi takes a look at some of the statistics.
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· Oct 3, 2019
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What's causing America's mental health crisis?

Experts said the crisis was made worse by the COVID pandemic
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· Sep 29, 2023
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Mental Health in the United States: New Estimates from NCHS

In 2019, the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) included screening measures for anxiety and depression in adults and new questions about the receipt of mental health care among both school-aged children and adults. This webinar will highlight the release of new NCHS reports on anxiety and depression among adults and mental health treatment ...
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· Oct 13, 2020
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A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are widespread during the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau’s new Household Pulse Survey.
The Washington Post
· May 26, 2020
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How To Protect Your Mental Health And Avoid Dementia

Fifty million Americans live with some type of mental health condition, such as depression and anxiety. In addition to that, six million suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. For over a decade, best-selling author Steven Gundry, M.D., a heart surgeon and the director and founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well ...
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· 19 days ago
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20 percent of America’s youth suffer from a mental, emotional or behavioral condition

NBC News' Cynthia McFadden speaks with Dr. Harold Koplewicz, head of the Child Mind Institute, about new research that shows the biological differences in kids with mental health disorders.
NBC News
· Dec 11, 2017
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Mental Health Statistics in America (US) (Statistics, Facts, and Data)

Mental Health Statistics in America (US) (Statistics, Facts, and Data) - Learn more: https://healthery.com/ Mental Health Statistics in America (Statistics, Facts, and Data): Presented by Did you know: 1 in 5 adults, in the US, have a mental health condition. The mental health of the youth, in the US, is worsening. 76% of today's youth do not ...
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· Oct 14, 2018
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Individuals with Mental Illness

If you have a mental health condition, you’re not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year.
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· Dec 9, 2022
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Caregiving is taking a toll on the mental health of millions of Americans

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· Jan 26, 2025
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Top 3 Most common Psychological disorders explained

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the major causes of Years Lived with Disability (YLD). It is extremely common among various societies and goes largely undiagnosed due to its insidious nature and the stigma attached to its diagnosis and treatment seeker. Similar reasons may apply to people with Schizophrenia and Autism. They need to be ...
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· Aug 28, 2019
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🇺🇸 Mental Illness in America's Prisons | Fault Lines

As the healthcare debate rages in the US, the fate of the hundreds of thousands of mentally ill people in jails and prisons in the US has been absent from the agenda. Homelessness has become a part of the landscape of every major city and town in the US, but it is often more than poverty that is to blame for the plight of the homeless. While ...
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· Dec 7, 2009
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Demystifying the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

This video provides an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and discusses its goal of understanding and diagnosing mental illness. Then it discusses the changes and improvements of the DSM over its last five editions, and what those changes mean. Finally, it outlines some limitations of the DSM ...
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· Nov 27, 2017
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Startling number of mental patients behind bars in US - BBC News

The UK's prison problems, with many inmates suffering from mental illness, are mirrored around the world. In America there are thought to be three times more psychiatric patients in prison than in hospital. BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool was given special permission to film inside Cook County Jail, Illinois, and to speak to the prisoners at ...
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· May 29, 2016
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Categories of mental disorders | Behavior | MCAT | Khan Academy

Created by Matthew Barry Jensen. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/behavior/psychological-disorders/v/schizophrenia?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=mcat Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/behavior/psychological-disorders/v/introduction-to-mental-disorders?utm_source ...
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· Oct 24, 2014
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Depression and anxiety spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death

America’s mental health was already deteriorating from the pandemic, but amid protests and racial unrest, black and Asian Americans have suffered even sharper rises in problems, while white Americans have been left relatively untouched.
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· Jun 12, 2020
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Mental Health and the Economy -- It's Costing Us Billions | Columbia Business School

Mental health issues cost the U.S. economy 30% higher than prior estimates— $282 billion annually. This study illustrates how mental illness reshapes economic behavior and underscores scalable solutions to mitigate these soaring costs.
columbia.edu
· Mar 12, 2025
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Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions

About 70% of students have struggled with mental health since starting college, according to data from a U.S. News survey.
US News
· Jun 3, 2024
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4 tips to help you find the right therapist for treatment

Together, the pandemic and Zoom have seeded an online therapy boom. Therapists say they have never been busier.
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· May 20, 2024
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How to deal with stress from news and current events around the world

Polls taken this spring found many Americans are suffering from election anxiety – and the figure is likely rising.
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· Jul 11, 2024
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4 Reasons for the Increase in Mental Health Conditions

Lack of care access and COVID-19 are some factors in the rise of mental health disorders. Learn more about the rise and how to seek help.
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· Dec 22, 2019
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We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says

The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change.
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· Aug 7, 2024
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Statistics (Facts About Addiction)

Read on to learn more about alcohol and drug use statistics in the U.S. as well as specific drug statistics and the prevalence of substance use disorders.
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· Jan 6, 2025
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Understanding Mental Health Disorders

The symptoms of mental illness can be difficult to detect. When signs and symptoms are present, family and friends may not know how to intervene or offer proper treatment recommendations. At this seminar you will learn warning signs of mental health concerns and will obtain an overview of common treatments. Presented By: Seema Sehgal, MD ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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10 Common Warning Signs Of A Mental Health Condition

Learn common warning signs of a possible mental health condition in youth and young adults. - If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health: • Visit our website at NAMI.org. • Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m ...
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· Feb 2, 2015
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Psychologist reveals how loneliness affects the mind and body

Loneliness occurs when the connections a person needs are greater than what they have. Not everyone feels it the same way or for the same reason.
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· Dec 24, 2023
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America’s youth and the challenges to their mental health | GMA

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, a surgeon general focuses on the issues kids are facing and making a priority to help. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: http://abcnews.go.com/ Watch FULL EPISODES on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #abcnews #mentalhealth #youth #teens #mentalhealthawareness #health
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· Apr 30, 2023
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Why Are Americans So Anxious? 2019 Mental Health Documentary

Four different people suffering from various forms of clinical anxiety explore what it's like to live with the illness. Only Human celebrates and explores the unique and personal qualities we all have. Our channel offers a range of TV series and documentaries about human experiences and life journeys - while looking at the challenges life ...
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· Jul 14, 2022
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Why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health

According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified the sense of social isolation. Laurie Santos, a cognitive scientist and psychology professor at Yale University, joins John Yang to discuss the health effects of loneliness and ...
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· Jan 8, 2023
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Mental Health: A Guide for African Americans and Their Families

Mental illness is very common; an estimated 1 in 4 adults experiences a mental illness in a given year. African Americans are just as likely to experience mental illness as others. This video will describe the common types of mental illness, ways it can be treated, and the kinds of healthcare providers who can help.
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· Apr 1, 2014
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5 Ways The U.S. Mental Health Care System Is In Crisis

Here's why our mental healthcare system is jacked up. Subscribe for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3Nm3T-XAgVhKH9jT0ViRg?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish Download the AJ+ app at http://www.ajplus.net/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajplus
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· Nov 3, 2015
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Depression, Anxiety on the Rise, Adults Recommended to Get Mental Health Screenings

With depression and anxiety on the rise after the pandemic, a United States task force is now recommending most adults get screened to check for mental health problems. Marianne Favro reports. Stay Connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on Instagram ...
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· Sep 20, 2022
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US depression rates surging: Survey

Depression rates had been slowly growing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts believe fallout from the pandemic has caused a significant jump.
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· May 17, 2023
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Welcome To NAMI

We are NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. We are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide ...
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· Jan 5, 2022
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How a growing crisis of loneliness is affecting Americans’ health

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s latest monthly poll, 1 in 3 Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year, with younger people more likely to report these feelings than other age groups. Edward Garcia, head of the nonprofit Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, joins Ali Rogin to ...
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· Feb 24, 2024
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Black Men and Mental Health

Actor Harold Perrineau, Dr. Donald Grant, and Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI Medical Director, discuss the challenges and stigma Black men face when it comes to their mental health. - If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health: • Visit our website at NAMI.org. • Call our HelpLine at 1-800 ...
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· Jul 23, 2020
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More than 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023 — more than any year on record

The U.S. surgeon general calls mental health the “defining health crisis of our time.” On a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker dives into the growing crisis and how to solve it.
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· Dec 31, 2023
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‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens

Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For one 13-year-old, the despair was almost too much to take.
NY Times
· Apr 24, 2022
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The Warning Signs of Mental Illness

-50% of mental illness begins by age 14, and three-quarters begin by age 24. Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder rarely appear “out of the blue.” Most often family, friends, teachers or individuals themselves begin to recognize small changes or a feeling that “something is not quite right” about their ...
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· Aug 17, 2022
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Public policy and health in the USA: reimagining care for Americans with severe mental illness

90% of adults in the United States believe that the nation faces a mental health crisis today. Millions of Americans with mental illnesses—especially people of colour—are jailed rather than treated, suffer homelessness, or succumb to suicide, drug overdose, or injuries sustained during police encounters. While care is inadequate for the ...
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· Nov 19, 2024
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Voices: Living with Schizophrenia | WebMD

Learn more about schizophrenia: https://wb.md/3dHMdcW Schizophrenia is a mental illness that changes the way you think, feel, and act -- and with the right treatment, it can be managed. Michelle Hammer tells her story. Subscribe to WebMD: https://www.youtube.com/user/WebMD Follow WebMD: Website: http://webmd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook ...
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· Oct 12, 2017
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Depression and Suicide Rates Are Rising Sharply in Young Americans, New Report Says. This May Be One Reason Why

This may be one reason why
TIME
· Mar 14, 2019
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Life After Prison for People With Mental Illness | The Released (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

In this 2009 follow-up to the groundbreaking documentary “The New Asylums,” FRONTLINE examined what happens to people who are living with mental illness when they leave prison. (Aired 2009) This journalism is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: https://www.pbs.org/donate In 2005’s “The New Asylums ...
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· Jan 16, 2024
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Enough | Black MENtal Health

This project explores the pain and the conversation surrounding: How Black men are mentally surviving a world that expects them to be strong 100% of the time.
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· Feb 8, 2023
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Shortage of mental health services for teens forces parents to take desperate measures

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enormous strain on the mental healthcare system for young Americans. Parents whose children have complex mental and behavioral needs have had to take desperate measures to get their kids treatment. Christopher Booker reports for our series, Early Warnings: America's Youth Mental Health Crisis. A warning, this ...
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· Sep 12, 2023
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The stigma of raising a mentally ill child

What's the difference between raising a child with a physical illness and raising one with a mental illness? "Casseroles," say a group of mothers to Scott Pelley
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· Jan 26, 2014
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THIS Mental Habit Fuels Depression - The Cognitive Distortion of Discounting the Positive

Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Depression isn’t just feeling sad, it’s actually not being able to feel much happiness. Good things happen and you feel nothing. Nothing excites you anymore, food doesn’t taste good, someone tells you they love you and you ...
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· Feb 27, 2025
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Why is Mental Health a Public Health Issue? Episode 3 of "That's Public Health"

Mental illness affects nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. in any given year. But mental illness isn’t just "mental" — it can impact our physical health too. Learn why mental health is a public health issue in this third episode of the "That's Public Health" web series from APHA and Complexly.
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· Jan 4, 2022
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How mental illness changed human history - for the better: David Whitley at TEDxManhattanBeach

Archeologist David Whitley suggests that the strengths and weaknesses of humans are deeply intertwined and inter-dependent. He shares his journey, taking us back 40,000 years, to discover the origin of human artistic genius. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to ...
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· Dec 28, 2013