New Nationwide Report Reveals that More than One in Every 10 Adults Experienced Serious Psychological Distress in the Past Year
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health – December 22, 2008
Summary: A new report has been published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). Eric Broderick, Acting SAMHSA Mental Health Administrator, was quoted, “This new report shows that serious mental health problems affect almost 10 percent of people over age 18 and less than half receive services that could help improve their situation. As we focus on advancing and protecting the nation’s health we must ensure mental health services are part of the solution.”