The statistics are staggering: one in two Americans will struggle with a psychiatric disorder in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization lists depression, schizophrenia and addiction among the five most common illnesses affecting people between the ages of 18 and 44. For those Americans living with often-undiagnosed conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, addiction or an eating disorder, effective mental health care can have a significant beneficial impact on their health and well being. Consequently, any discussion of reforming the U.S. health care system must address mental health.
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