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Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.

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  • Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.
  • More than 50% will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime.3
  • 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.4
  • 1 in 5 children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental illness.5
  • 1 in 25 Americans lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.6
  • There is no single cause for mental illness. A number of factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as
  • Early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse  (for example, child abuse, sexual assault, witnessing violence, etc.)
  • Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditions, such as cancer or diabetes
  • Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Use of alcohol or drugs
  • Having feelings of loneliness or isolation
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    UnspokensecretsBy Penny Wesley