Many Hispanics Know Little about Mental Illnesses, Most Agree Knowing Warnings Signs Would Help, New Survey Shows

“A recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found a significant lack of knowledge and understanding among Hispanics about the warning signs, causes, and effective treatments for mental illnesses, such as depression. Two in five Hispanics””42 percent””report knowing only a little or almost nothing at all about mental illnesses. But asked whether they would benefit from knowing more about the warning signs of mental illnesses, 84 percent said yes.

“The consequences of this gap in knowledge are quite serious,” said Pedro Ruiz, M.D., president of the APA . “About one-in-five Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder during any given year. This means few families are untouched by a mental illness. Across all races and cultures, families will benefit from understanding how these disorders can impact their lives.”
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