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Why Mental Health Awareness Matters | Todd Berner | Patient Advocacy
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Why Mental Health Awareness Matters by Todd Berner | Feb 2, 2022 | Health Econ, Todd Berner
If you struggle with a mental illness of any kind, you can take comfort in knowing you’re not alone. And this is evidenced in a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which revealed 1 in 25 Americans live with a mental illness. Considering that Mental Health Awareness Month, which runs from May 1st through May 31st, is right around the corner, this is an opportune time to discuss why mental health awareness matters.
What You May Not Have Known About Mental Health Disorders but Definitely Should Something to note relative to mental health disorders is they come in many different flavors, and all of them can dramatically affect someone’s life. To that end, some of the more commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in the U.S. include the following: Anxiety Substance use disorders Depression Bipolar disorder https://toddberner.com/why-mental-health-awareness-matters/
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