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More Americans receiving mental health treatment as stigma eases

posted Saturday, 5 July 2008

Younger Adults More Likely to Have Received Treatment; Stigma and Privacy Less of a Concern

Seeing a psychologist or other mental health professional isn't an unusual thing; in fact it's relatively common. Nearly three in ten U.S. adults (29%) report that they have received treatment or therapy from a psychologist or other mental health professional. The survey also found that younger adults are more open to seeking mental health treatment than those over 50 and that many adults are not discouraged from seeking treatment because of stigma or fear of others finding out.

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