According to the NIMH, which is the leading cause of disability among adults?
a. Schizophrenia
b. Major depression
c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d. Anxiety
ANS: B
Major depression is pervasive and is the leading cause of disability among adults ages 15-44. Anxiety disorders, which include obsessive-compulsive disorder, are prevalent, affecting 18% of American adults each year. Schizophrenia is considered a severe mental illness and is part of the mental health illnesses experienced by 3.9% of the population.
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