Quarter of adults with mental illness aren't treated, report finds
CBS America · New
CBS America
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A new report finds that 25% of American adults suffering from a mental illness aren't receiving treatment. Mary Gilberti, interim president and CEO of Mental Health America, the nonprofit who conducted the study, joins to discuss the key findings.
Breakdown
- A quarter of U.S. adults with mental illness are not receiving treatment.
- States investing in youth mental health have seen improvements, but overall youth numbers remain high. 47s
- Access to care for adults is hindered by lack of insurance, affordability, and workforce shortages. 2m 20s
- 77% of adults with substance use disorders are not receiving treatment. 3m 14s
- The report calls for greater investment in prevention, treatment, and recovery services. 3m 25s