Adults and Mental Health in New Hampshire

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Brief Description

It is estimated that nationally approximately 26% of the population over the age of 18 have a mental health disorder.  And approximately 16% of the population has some functional impairment which affects their ability to interact, form social connections and to function in a family. If New Hampshire is consistent with the rest of the nation, these estimates of prevalence would translate to more than 250,000 adults that would have a diagnosable mental health disorder and slightly more than 150,000 would have a mental illness that significantly affects their ability to engage in daily living.