More people are starting to see mental health as a crucial part of staying well. Nearly 90 percent of American adults value mental and physical health equally, according to a new survey.
The findings were part of a nationwide analysis on mental health and suicide conducted by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Experts surveyed more than 2,000 respondents and are pleased with the results, given the stigma that's generally associated with mental health disorders.
"Progress is being made in how American adults view mental health ... and the importance that mental health plays in our every day life," said Christine Moutier, chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, on a conference call with reporters. "A greater understanding is occurring with the American people, which is very encouraging."
An overwhelming majority of respondents -- 93 percent -- said they'd intervene if they discovered someone close to them was contemplating suicide. Young adults in particular seem to be taking the conversations about mental illness in a more positive direction.
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