Mental Health And Mental Disorders

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Mental health and mental disordersOutlook by 2020Mental health disorders have a serious impact on physical healthand are associated with the prevalence, progression, and outcomeof some of today’s most pressing chronic diseases, includingdiabetes, heart disease, and cancer.Mental health disorders can have harmful and long-lastingeffects—including high psychosocial and economic costs—not onlyfor people living with the disorder, but also for their families,schools, workplaces, and communities.Early diagnosis and treatment can decrease the disease burden ofmental health disorders as well as associated chronic diseases.Assessing and addressing mental health remains important toensure that all Americans lead longer, healthier lives.

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Mental health and mental disordersDeterminants of mental health across agegroups:ChildrenApproximately 20% of U.S. children andadolescents are affected by mental healthdisorders during their lifetime. Often, symptomsof anxiety disorders emerge by age 6, behaviordisorders by age 11, mood disorders by age 13,and substance use disorders by age 15.

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