PSA Campaign for Mental Health Problems and Awareness – For more info visit newsinfusion.com Rockville, MD, June 1, 2010 — According to a national survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) there are an estimated 9.8 million adults aged 18 or older living with serious mental illness. Among adults, the prevalence of serious mental illness is highest in the 18 to 25 age group, yet this age group is also the least likely to receive services or counseling for mental health issues. To help address this problem SAMHSA and The Advertising Council launched a new series of national public service announcements (PSAs) designed to encourage, educate and inspire young adults (18-25 years old) to step up and support friends and family they know are experiencing a mental health problem. The importance of this effort is underscored by the new 2009 HealthStyles Survey, a collaborative effort by SAMHSA and Porter Novelli, which reveals that almost three-quarters (72 percent) of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 believe that a person with mental illness would improve if given treatment and support. The study, however also shows that far fewer young adults (33 percent) believe that a person can eventually recover. Other findings include: * Less than half (40 percent) of Americans believe a person with mental illness can be as successful at work as others. * While almost two-thirds (65 percent) of young adults who know someone with a mental illness believe that treatment can help people with mental …

 

Research centre on mental health

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To address these health issues, a Centre for Mental Health has been started by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in New Delhi. The centre will be a collaborative network of institutions in South Asia, with the shared goals of promoting …
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More help urged for mental health

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A third of people who suffer from mental health issues who need help to get them exercising do not feel as though they have the appropriate support from NHS staff, research suggests. Even though physical activity is recommended to help sufferers, 36 …
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LGBT environment affects mental health

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A 2011 study published in the Journal of Homosexuality examined a national sample of college students the relationship between mental health issues and sexual orientation. The study found that LGBT students consistently reported higher levels of mental …
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