http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr019.pdf
Presents estimates of difficulties related to sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional or behavioral functioning in U.S. children aged 5-17. Reports that 18% of children had difficulties with one of the areas mentioned above. From the National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/161/161MHSupportGroupHTML.pdf
Reports that an annual average of 2.4 million adults received support from a mental health self-help group in the period 2005-2008. This report examines the characteristics of adults who received treatment, counseling, or support for emotions, nerves, or mental health in the past year. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/165/SuicideHTML.pdf
More than 32,000 adults committed suicide in 2006. This report estimates that 8.3 million adults had serious thoughts of suicide in 2008. Examines suicidal thoughts and behavior by demographic and other characteristics. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.cfm
Presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Also presents information related to mental health problems. Focuses on trends between 2002 and 2008. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-booket-2009.pdf
Brochure with general information about what schizophrenia is, its symptoms, what causes it, and how it is treated. From the National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story607.php
Press release with university explanation about the disappearance and rediscovery of records related to the interaction of Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho with the university's Cook Counseling Center and the Virginia mental health system. Also contains links to the text of the documents. From Virginia Tech.
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/162/Employment.pdf
Explores the relationship between lack of employment and mental health problems. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/163/SusUseRaceEthinicity.htm
Reports that 9.7% of adults needed treatment for a substance use problem in the past year and that approximately 1 in 12 adults had a major depressive episode in the past year. Also reports that Blacks had higher rates of treatment for substance use in a specialty facility than persons of other races, and that whites were more likely to receive treatment for depression. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/st248/stat248.pdf
Heart conditions, cancer, trauma-related disorders, mental disorders, and asthma ranked highest in terms of medical spending in both 1996 and 2006. The relative increase in medical expenditures was highest for mental disorders between 1996 and 2006. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/released200906.htm
Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures including health insurance status, obesity, leisure-time physical activity, usual place to go for medical care, current smoking and alcohol consumption, general health status, and serious psychological distress. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
Presents the findings of a survey of attitudes toward mental illness among adults in England. The aim of these surveys is to monitor public attitudes towards mental illness and to track changes over time. Finds shift in attitudes toward greater tolerance and support for integrating those with mental illness into the community. From the Department of Health.
