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Recent Trends in the Well-Being of the Mentally Ill. Sherry Glied, Ph.D. Richard Frank, Ph.D. (We gratefully acknowledge the support of the MacArthur Foundation). CONTEXT Estimated population prevalence = 20% for adults and children Rates highest among non-Hispanic whites in all age groups.
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Recent Trends in the Well-Being of the Mentally Ill Sherry Glied, Ph.D. Richard Frank, Ph.D. (We gratefully acknowledge the support of the MacArthur Foundation)
CONTEXT • Estimated population prevalence = 20% for adults and children • Rates highest among non-Hispanic whites in all age groups
RELATED EVIDENCE • Increasing rates of visits to specialists • Substantial increase in use of psychotropic Rx
RELATED EVIDENCE • Limited progress in psychosocial treatment access and quality
CONTEXT • Increased share of hospitalizations in proprietary facilities (children and adults)
CONTEXT • Improved insurance coverage for children and seniors
Living Circumstances • Public benefits • Homelessness • Incarceration