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Mood disease U turnLifestyle 101 Mental disorders U-Turn: Treatment, Prevention, Whole Health
Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Staggering recent statistics reveal that 57.7 million Americans suffer from a variety of mental disorders. In addition, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Canada. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. Nearly half (45 percent) of those with any mental disorder meet criteria for 2 or more disorders. The good news is that experts in health, lifestyle, and medicine in the AWAREmed Lifestyle 101 program can teach you how to avoid becoming one of these statistics as you reclaim your health and vitality. First, Lifestyle 101 will help you to understand Mental disorders, whether your interest lies in its prevention or treatment. Much is known about Mental disorders prevention, and our Four Pillars program will give you the tools to build a healthy lifestyle and prevent all types of disease. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Mental disorders, it is important to understand both the diagnosis and your treatment options – and there are many. Knowledge leads to empowerment, and our health and medicine professionals will help you advocate for yourself and find the best options for you and your life. |
