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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
How many Americans die by suicide each year?
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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 41,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. 90 percent of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness.
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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 41,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. 90 percent of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness.
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
How many adults experience mental illness in a given year?
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43.8 million American adults (1 in 5) will experience a mental illness in a given year.
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43.8 million American adults (1 in 5) will experience a mental illness in a given year.
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Question 3 of 8
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What is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease?
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According to the World Health Organization, globally, 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
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According to the World Health Organization, globally, 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
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Question 4 of 8
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What percentage of African American adults live with a mental illness?
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18.6 percent of African American adults live with a mental health condition. However, African Americans and Hispanic Americans used mental health services at about one-half the rate of Caucasian Americans in the past year and Asian Americans at about one-third the rate.
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18.6 percent of African American adults live with a mental health condition. However, African Americans and Hispanic Americans used mental health services at about one-half the rate of Caucasian Americans in the past year and Asian Americans at about one-third the rate.
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
In a recent study, how many new mothers indicated that they had been diagnosed with postpartum depression?
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21% of mothers polled in a recent BabyCenter survey stated they have been diagnosed with postpartum depression. Approximately 40% of them did not seek medical treatment.
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21% of mothers polled in a recent BabyCenter survey stated they have been diagnosed with postpartum depression. Approximately 40% of them did not seek medical treatment.
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Question 6 of 8
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What are the total estimated costs associated with serious mental illness?
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conservatively estimates the total costs associated with serious mental illness, those disorders that are severely debilitating and affect about 6 percent of the adult population, to be in excess of $300 billion per year.
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conservatively estimates the total costs associated with serious mental illness, those disorders that are severely debilitating and affect about 6 percent of the adult population, to be in excess of $300 billion per year.
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
What state has the lowest reported percentage of people living with mental illness?
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), New Jersey has the lowest national rates of overall and severe mental illness – 14.7 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively. Utah has the highest rate with 22.3 percent of the adult population experiencing mental illness.
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), New Jersey has the lowest national rates of overall and severe mental illness – 14.7 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively. Utah has the highest rate with 22.3 percent of the adult population experiencing mental illness.
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
How many people say they have experienced mental health stigma?
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Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
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Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.