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Research Notes on Mental Illness

Mental illness is a group of disorders that affects a person's feelings and behaviors. There are more than 200 different kinds of mental illness. There are no known cures but there are many treatments. 1

Fast Facts:

  • Approximately 44 million2 to 54 million Americans suffer from mental illness.3
  • Most mental health problems are treated by a family physician.4
  • People avoid seeking treatment because of the social stigma .4
  • Requires ongoing treatment.2
  • Can affect people of any age, income religion, or education level.5

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Research Notes References

  1. MHA of NYC: What Is Mental Illness?
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Cleveland Clinic: An Overview Of Mental Illness
  3. Mental Health America: Factsheet: Mental Illness And The Family: Recognizing Warning Signs And How To Cope
  4. 4.0 4.1 Wikipedia: Mental Disorder
  5. NAMI: What Is Mental Illness: Mental Illness Facts

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