What are the statistics on mental illness?

An estimated 26\% of Americans ages 18 and older — about 1 in 4 adults — suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. In particular, depressive illnesses tend to co-occur with substance abuse and anxiety disorders.

What percentage of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder also have a co morbid anxiety disorder?

Although some evidence suggested that anxiety disorder comorbidity was higher during acute, particularly depressive episodes[8,35], reviews of studies of remitted patients with BD have found that about a third to half of such patients (range 7\% to 61\%) have a comorbid anxiety disorder[16,35,119].

What percentage of people with mental illness receive treatment?

ACCESS TO CARE Less than half of people (45\%) with a history of mental illness receive mental health treatment while held in local jails.

What common comorbid disorder occurs in about 80\% of people diagnosed with depression?

Overall, more than 75\% of patients diagnosed with depression in a primary care setting suffer from a current anxiety disorder.

What population is most affected by mental illness?

Young adults aged 18-25 years had the highest prevalence of AMI (29.4\%) compared to adults aged 26-49 years (25.0\%) and aged 50 and older (14.1\%). The prevalence of AMI was highest among the adults reporting two or more races (31.7\%), followed by White adults (22.2\%).

Is it common for clients with bipolar disorder to have a comorbidity?

Comorbidity is the rule, not the exception, in bipolar disorder. The most common mental disorders that co-occur with bipolar disorder in community studies include anxiety, substance use, and conduct disorders.

Is bipolar disorder linked to any other disorders?

Conditions such as anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and obesity often occur alongside bipolar disorder, making management of the illness more difficult. Understanding why can help.

What is the most common comorbid diagnosis for all anxiety disorders?

The most common anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Many people are affected by more than one anxiety disorder concurrently, known as comorbidity. Surveys have shown that GAD is the most comorbid of anxiety disorders.

Can you diagnose PTSD and GAD together?

A person can have both GAD and PTSD, but a traumatic event can aggravate GAD-based anxiety, which is why professional diagnosis will be crucial for successful treatment.