The government says 1 in 5 American adults suffered from mental illness through the past year. Most didn't receive treatment. A survey being released Thursday by the Substance ill-treatment and Mental Health services.
Administration found that 45 million experienced some form of mental illness in 2009, from major depression to more serious problems such as suicide attempts. Fewer than 4 in 10 received treatment for their mental health condition. the review found a strong link between mental health problems and alcoholism and drug abuse. Mental illness was also more likely among the out of a job, young adults and women. Overall, more than 8 million had serious thoughts of suicide, and 1 million tried to carry them out.
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