SAMHSA Report Examines Mental Illness In US Population.

The National Journal (4/26, Fox, Subscription Publication) reports, “Just under five percent of US adults, or 11 million people, had a serious mental illness in 2009,” according to a report (pdf) issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “The latest data” also show that “13 percent of US children aged eight to 15 had a mental health disorder.”

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— “Mental Health Report Shows 11 Million With Serious Illness,”Maggie Fox , National Journal, April 25, 2012.

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