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Mental Illness

Mental illness affects one in five Americans. When serious, it can isolate you and your family. You may feel hopeless. But there is help, and you are not alone.

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Types of Diseases

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Depression
  • Depression
  • Anorexia
  • Bulimia
  • Schizophrenia
  • Personality Disorders

Mental Illness Facts and Stats

Mental illness is more common in the United States than diabetes, cancer or heart disease. 

  • Some form of mental illness affected nearly 44 million people in 2014. For about 10 million of those people, the illness proved serious and disabling.
  • About 63 percent of people with a serious mental illness get treatment. People over 50 are most likely to seek help; 71 percent get treatment. Young adults age 18 to 25 are least likely; only 40 percent receive treatment for their illness.
  • Mental illness affects all aspects of society. The United States loses an estimated $193 billion a year in earnings due to mental illness-related disability, sick leave and unemployment.
  • Depression and anxiety are the most common mental illnesses. An estimated 6.6 percent of Americans experienced major depression in 2014. About 4 percent suffered severe anxiety. 
  • Although more Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness than in the past, most experts believe that the real rates are not increasing. Better diagnosis and treatments probably account for the perceived increase.

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Help for Mental Illness

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Treating Eating Disorders

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are complex illnesses that require a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

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Evaluation and Counseling

Learn about the full range of mental health services, from evaluation to counseling to mindfulness therapy.

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Help for Children and Teens

If your child is acting out or falling behind in school, it might be a cry for help.

Ask an Expert

Gary F. Milechman

Gary F. Milechman, M.D.

California Pacific Medical Center

Awhile ago my husband complained of a pounding heart. He said it felt like it was thumping against his chest. Tests showed that he was fine and it was probably caused by stress. How can we tell the difference between severe anxiety and a heart attack?

It is often very difficult to differentiate the symptoms of a heart attack from other causes. Even in the Emergency Department, with access to X-rays, EKG's, and fancy lab work, we sometimes cannot be 100 perce... continue reading  about  Awhile ago my husband complained of a pounding heart. He said it felt like it was thumping against his chest. Tests showed that he was fine and it was probably caused by stress. How can we tell the difference between severe anxiety and a heart attack?

Mental Health Research

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About 26 percent of Americans each year suffer from a mental health disorder like depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and anorexia. Our mental health affects our family, our job, how well we live and how soon we die. It’s important to find effective treatments and ways to prevent the damage from mental illness.

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Health and Wellness

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness as Medicine

Find out about this innovative way to reduce stress, irritability and frustration.

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Behavioral Health Services and Psychiatry

The Sutter Health network provides counseling, crisis intervention, support and, when necessary, hospitalization. Learn about today’s treatment options and follow-up care for people with mental illnesses.

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site
Uyen-Khanh Quang-Dang, M.D.

Uyen-Khanh Quang-Dang, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

Dina Wang-Kraus, M.D.

Dina Wang-Kraus, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

Armin K. Nassiri, M.D.

Armin K. Nassiri, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

Steven P. Reidbord, M.D.

Steven P. Reidbord, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

Alan Marx, M.D.

Alan Marx, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

Mariya Borodyanskaya, D.O.

Mariya Borodyanskaya, D.O.

  • Psychiatry

Carmen Roman, M.D.

Carmen Roman, M.D.

  • Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent

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