In 500 words or more respond and answer the following:
According to the National Institutes of Health (2015) in 2012 it was reported that about 45 million American adults (nearly 20% of adult population) were diagnosed with a mental illness with the overall rate possibly being higher due to individuals not being diagnosed. Choose a specific mental illness and briefly describe the condition, prevalence, cause, common treatments and possible consequences. The bigger picture- how is the healthcare system and society doing regarding diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of mental illness of our citizens? What are the obstacles we face? What examples can you find in health care and within society what we are doing well and where we need to improve?