[…] to American families of denied treatment is much too high to be justified. Stigma and discrimination kill. Mental illnesses lead to 90 percent or more of all suicides. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, yet only 20 percent of our children and adolescents ever get the […]
[…] the risks of untreated illness." "For employers, parity means greater productivity and lower costs from related physical illnesses. For someone who can't get help, the risks include suicide. With one out of five Americans experiencing mental illness at some point in their lives-and suicide being the third largest cause of death for teenagers and […]
[…] Kay Redfield Jamison, also a NAMI friend, who is the author of An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness and other major texts on bipolar disorder and suicide. "Dr. Wyatt was a dedicated, good friend," said NAMI Executive Director Richard C. Birkel, Ph.D. "He helped many people with mental illnesses and brought hope to […]
[…] economy through lost productivity. The benefits of treatment exceed the relatively small cost of parity-less than 1 percent of current premiums. Insurance discrimination also kills. Almost all suicides result from mental illness, and suicide today is the third-leading cause of death among teens and young adults. Lack of parity is unacceptable. As a nation, […]
[…] treatment they need. The cost to society of untreated mental illness is more than $100 billion a year. Lives are wasted or lost. The nation experiences 30,000 suicides each year-more than the number of homicides-with suicide also being the third leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults." "We need to build a […]
[…] dependence and the need for illicit drug abuse treatment. One small study with a 20-year follow-up found the lifetime prevalence of mental disorders to be 70%. The suicide rate for American Indians is 1.5 times the national rate. Males ages 15 to 24 account for two-thirds of all American Indian suicides. Speakers also raised […]
[…] leaders participating in the symposium include: Dr. Glora Pitts, president, Black Psychiatrists of America Dr. Donna Barnes, President of the National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide King Davis, Ph.D., president of the African American Leadership Council and director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Dr. Michelle Clark, Chair, Black Psychiatrist Committee, […]
[…] to needed services, adults and children with mental illnesses face increased risk of school failure, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, arrest, incarceration, increased reliance on emergency facilities, and suicide. "Investing in services that enable individuals to improve and become or remain productive citizens saves resources in the long-term," said Bill Emmet, Director of the Campaign […]
[…] strategy that combines medication and psychosocial treatment is optimal for managing the disorder over time. If left untreated, people with the disorder are at great risk for suicide, incarceration, substance abuse, job loss, or other harmful consequences. Approximately 40 percent of people with untreated bipolar disorder abuse alcohol or drugs. In addition, the mortality […]
[…] psychiatrist, and a person living with bipolar disorder, told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that she herself has had periods of severe illness, including catatonic episodes and three suicide attempts. "Due to aggressive treatment and social supports I am living a full life. I am thankful," she said. "But many people in our country have […]
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