Do you Honestly think it’s “Almost ONLY”, 1 in 5? ?

Question by Trouble: Do you Honestly think it’s “Almost ONLY”, 1 in 5? ?
That have these Problems? I’d say MORE like ‘totally’ 2 in 5, not ALMOST 1 in 5!

Associated Press – December 1, 2008 6:23 PM ET

CHICAGO (AP) – Researchers say almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs.

Add those in, and it’s about half the 15 to 25 age group.

The disorders include obsessive or compulsive tendencies and anti-social behavior that can sometimes lead to violence.

The study also found that fewer than 25% of college-aged Americans with mental problems get treatment.

Study co-author Dr. Mark Olfson says he’s concerned about the widespread lack of treatment.

The study, appearing in Archives of General Psychiatry, was based on interviews with more than 5,000 young adults in 2001 and 2002.

sarah…True, True..
smiler…Yes, I’m only28 now but, I troo was one of those ‘jackasses’…lol….
‘Frustrated’…If you re-read the AP Article they DO mention OCD and Anti- Social Behavior. From the Q & A I’ve seen in other Areas here, that’s why I thought 2 out of 5?

Best answer:

Answer by sarah
This has been going on since the dark ages. They simply use better terminology and are more open to mental illnesses nowadays.

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