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Which age group is most affected by mental illnesses each year?

Elderly

Teenagers (correct)

Adults

Children

What percentage of the adult population is affected by mental illnesses each year?

19% (correct)

13%

46%

50%

Why do only half of those affected by mental illnesses receive treatment?

Financial constraints

Lack of awareness about mental illnesses

Stigma attached to mental health (correct)

Lack of available treatments

What can untreated mental illness contribute to?

Higher medical expenses Signup and view all the answers

What is a mental illness?

A physical illness of the brain that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy or emotion Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the highest percentage of mental illness each year?

Teenagers Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible causes of mental illnesses?

Experiencing trauma Signup and view all the answers

Why do only half of those affected by mental illnesses receive treatment?

Lack of access to mental health services Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of untreated mental illness?

Higher risk of suicide Signup and view all the answers

What is a mental illness?

A physical illness of the brain Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which age group is most affected by mental illnesses each year?

What percentage of the adult population is affected by mental illnesses each year?

Why do only half of those affected by mental illnesses receive treatment?

What can untreated mental illness contribute to?

What is a mental illness?

Which group has the highest percentage of mental illness each year?

What are the possible causes of mental illnesses?

Why do only half of those affected by mental illnesses receive treatment?

What are the potential consequences of untreated mental illness?

What is a mental illness?

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