Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Serious Psychological Distress (SPD), an indicator of mental illness, is on the rise in California. From 2014 to 2018, the percentage of adults in California with SPD increased by 41.6%, from 7.7% to 10.9%. Using 2014–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this brief evaluates the impact of the social determinants of mental health inequities across a five-year period to understand the upward trend of SPD in California.
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