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New survey finds 75% of Americans feel mental health takes back seat to physical health within U.S. healthcare system - EurekAlert


<p><strong>WASHINGTON, DC &ndash; May 1, 2024 &ndash; </strong>Three-quarters of Americans feel mental health conditions are identified and treated much worse than physical health issues within the U.S. healthcare system, even as more than 80% perceive a dramatic rise in prevalence of mental health issues in the last five years, according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup released at the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month.</p>

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