Facts & Statistics about Mental Illnesses & the Economic Burden They Impose

Molly Allen • June 5, 2012

The impact that mental illness has upon Americans is staggering.  It would be safe to say that all of us are affected by the direct and indirect costs of psychological problems.  This easy-to-read list of statistics (with handy illustrations) also highlights that mose mental illness is treatable, with very good outcomes.   M Read more […]

The impact that mental illness has upon Americans is staggering.  It would be safe to say that all of us are affected by the direct and indirect costs of psychological problems.  This easy-to-read list of statistics (with handy illustrations) also highlights that mose mental illness is treatable, with very good outcomes.

 

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