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Science News for July 1, 2000


Americans are more willing to admit to having mental health problems now compared with 40 years ago, according to new study

A new study reveals that Americans are more likely to acknowledge feeling overwhelmed by life, with shifts in perceptions of mental health and coping mechanisms over the past four decades. The percentage of respondents reporting a 'nervous breakdown' increased from 19% in 1957 to 26% in 1996.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalAmerican Psychologist·DateJul 1, 2000