A participant at a community education conference asks, "What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Why do you ask?"
b. "Schizophrenia"
c. "Affective disorders"
d. "Anxiety disorders"
ANS: D
The prevalence for schizophrenia is 1.1% per year. The prevalence of all affective disorders (e.g., depression, dysthymia, bipolar) is 9.5%. The prevalence of anxiety disorders is 13.3%.
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