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Facts About Mental Health Disorders Among the American Workforce According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States with a mental health disorder. In addition, over 70% report feeling at least one symptom of stress including headaches and anxiety. In 2014, $186 […]
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The Disproportionate Representation of People with Mental Health Disorders in Our Jails and Prisons According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that approximately 2 million individuals with a mental health disorder are booked into jails in the United States each year. As noted in their publication on Decriminalizing Mental Illness, “people
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How Unemployment Can Affect a Person’s Mental and Emotional Well-Being The effect that job loss can have on a person’s mental health has been documented for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed the conversation about the impact financial uncertainty can have on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Unemployment and Suicide Unemployment is a
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How Stress Affects Your Mental and Physical Well Being According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 50% of adults in the United States “will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime.” Several factors can contribute to the development of a mental illness including
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Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia According to the American Psychiatric Association, schizophrenia is a “chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population.” Schizophrenia has a number of signs and symptoms including the presence of delusions and hallucinations. With treatment, many of the symptoms can be successfully managed. Symptoms of Schizophrenia
The Prevalence of Mental Illness Among those Incarcerated According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than half of those incarcerated in America’s jails and prisons had a mental health problem. Specifically, 61% of inmates in state prison and 44% of inmates in local jail reported having a mental problem. Mental health problems were
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Mental Health Disorder Statistics in the United States According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as many as 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness. An estimated 1 in 20 adults experience “serious mental illness.” Unfortunately, many wait years to seek professional care and some never do. NAMI reports
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Why Certain Professions Have Higher Rates of Substance Use Disorders It is no secret that lawyers have a higher rate of substance use disorders than other professions, but the question remains why? Why are certain industries more susceptible to alcoholism and drug problems compared to others? Why are lawyers more prone to mental health
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Studies Show Anxiety and Depression Have Drastically Increased Amid COVID-19 A recent study discussed in the Denver Post shows that the rate of people experiencing anxiety and depression has substantially increased during the pandemic. According to the article, Mental Health America reports a “93% increase in people participating in anxiety screenings.” Additionally, the nonprofit
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Does Excessive Drinking Make Divorce More Likely? Research suggests that excessive drinking by one partner can impact the couple’s chances of getting a divorce. As noted in the Medical Daily, divorce is more likely if one person is a heavy drinker and the other is not. While this information is not necessarily surprising, it
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