The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that close to 20 % of American adults currently suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. (mindbodygreen.com)
With at least 20 percent of the population dealing with a diagnosable mental disorder, it's beyond crucial to uncover the real reason behind our brain problems. (mindbodygreen.com)
For example, in the United States, youth with a diagnosable mental disorder account for almost 20 percent of the population of children.These children are also more likely to be from low - income families, to be exposed to violence and losses, as well as to have social and adaptive behavioral deficits that make it difficult for them to learn. (gse.harvard.edu)