In a report by the World Health Organization cited by News Blaze today, mental health issues account for more than 15% of the disease burden, or loss of productivity, in established economies such as the US. Psychiatric illness, then, weighs heavier than cancer.
The findings echo those of the journal Lancet which credited mental health dificulties for 14% of the disease burden.Sphere: Related Content
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- Michael Jones
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- My name is Michael Jones and I'm a licensed and Board Certified psychotherapist with an office in Palmdale, California. I provide therapy to clients throughout California, in-office locally and online statewide. My specialties are the anxiety disorders, including OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder and phobias. For nearly 10 years now I have been practicing psychotherapy, both inpatient and outpatient. Most of my time, though, is devoted to my private practice and continuing to research, write and speak publicly about mental health issues. I am also a forensic consultant on legal issues involving marriage and family therapists. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (MFC 43599), a Board Certified Professional Counselor of the American Psychotherapy Association, and a Certified Forensic Consultant. I can be reached by phone locally at (661) 267-2510 or toll-free at 1-877-494-7152. You can visit me online at www.michaeljonestherapy.com.
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