A recently released poll from the American Psychiatric Association showed that 79% of adults believe the state of mental health in the U.S. is a public health emergency that requires action from lawmakers.
“Most Americans are affected by mental health-related challenges, so it’s not surprising that there’s agreement on this issue,” APA President Rebecca W. Brendel, MD, said in a press release. “This poll sends a strong message that constituents want their lawmakers to promote policy solutions that advance mental health.”
A poll of 2,210 adults conducted