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What is the prevalence of mental illness among adults?

April 26, 2017adults mental illness prevalence

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What is the prevalence of mental illness among adults?

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Research indicates mental illness is not a respecter of persons. It occurs in all ages, race/ethnic groups, genders, and socioeconomic groupings. Approximately 19% of the population ages 18 to 64 will experience some diagnosable mental health disorder (as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)), excluding substance abuse disorders, during a lifetime. The more serious mental illnesses have been estimated at between 2.6% and 2.8% of adults.