Mental health awareness has increased, with an estimated 10% of the world’s population experiencing mental illness. In the U.S, 41% of these cases are undiagnosed, and 60% of diagnosed individuals lack access to treatment, costing the country $190 billion annually. Various organizations including MAMHI, established by Clifford Whittingham Beers, and SAMHSA, work tirelessly to increase public awareness and facilitate accessible treatments. National prevention and awareness campaigns occur annually, and ongoing research aims to reduce patients and deaths from mental illness.
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