Americans are reporting higher mental health related episodes stemming from excess stress, anxiety and depression. The current economic climate has caused some Americans to experience higher rates of psychotherapy counseling due to the pressures of inflation and financial stability.
The United States is not the only country where this phenomenon is occurring. Countries around the world are experiencing similar problems with mental health due to economic instability, pressure and uncertainty.
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A recent study found that the number of Americans reporting mental health episodes has risen from 2005 to 2016.
In the last decade, the number of Americans who reported mental health-related episodes has risen from 2005 to 2016.
The study found that in 2016, 6.6% of adults reported at least one episode of poor mental health in the past 30 days, up from 5.2% in 2005.