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Posted by Jack on August 2nd, 2019

dimentia research

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that in 2017, 46.6 million American adults were affected by mental illness. Thus, in that year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experienced the impact of mental illness, while about 1 in 22, or roughly 11 million, American adults lived with a serious mental health condition. Furthermore, 8.5 million people suffered from co-occurring mental health conditions and addiction disorders. Undoubtedly, the effects of mental illness are widespread.

Such conditions also have devastating consequences, as suicide is increasing in incidence and is currently the 10th leading cause of death. Over 90% of childhood suicides are linked to mental illness. Veterans also have a suicide rate that is twice as high as that of those who do not serve in the military, and 18 to 22 veterans die each day by suicide.

The financial implications of mental health disorders are also staggering. In 2008, a report from the American Journal of Psychiatry estimated that serious mental illness costs 3.2 billion in lost earnings annually. In 2009, mood disorders (i.e., depression, bipolar disorder) were the 3rd most common cause of hospitalizations among 18 to 44 year-olds. Additionally, individuals suffering from a serious mental illness have an increased risk of chronic medical conditions. These individuals also die approximately 25 years earlier, largely due to treatable medical conditions that are often overlooked due to mental illness.