American (mostly adult) prevalence estimates by disorder
Mental disorders are common with about 1 in 4 American adults having a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Four of the ten leading causes of disability are mental disorders: major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many people suffer from more...
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders, which have some symptoms in common with major depression and sleep dysfunctions, develop from a complex set of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Over 20 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, which are treatable, yet onl...
Coping With Anger & More
Feeling hurt is not the same as being angry. Mental health requires neurochemical and metaphysical balance, being genuine, and taking appropriate individual responsibility. One out of five Americans has an anger management problem. Anger is nature's way of empowering us to "ward off" our percepti...