Articles about mental health, mental illness and treatment.
Source: http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/This-Chart-Will-Change-the-Way-You-See-Mental-Illness Mental illness in America, by the numbers. Statistics provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Screening for Mental Health
Full article >>> “- Throwing around mental health-related terms in a casual manner perpetuates a negative stereotype about people with mental illness. – Nearly 40 million American adults are affected by anxiety disorders and approximately six million suffer from panic disorders. – Common symptoms include labored breathing, dizziness, trembling and racing thoughts.”
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