In recent years, there has been increasing acknowledgment of the importance of discussing and identifying mental health concerns. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health America 2020 statistics report that 40 percent of adults in the United States struggle with mental health or substance use and that one in six youth experience a mental health disorder each year. These statistics illustrate how mental health concerns exist throughout the general population. Symptoms associated with mental health concerns may include confusion, depression, social withdrawal, extreme feelings of pleasure, anger, excitement, fear, or grief.
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