The Costs of Untreated Mental Illness
Approximately one in every 10 adults in the Greater Kansas City area has a serious mental illness (SMI). Although serious mental illnesses such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders can be effectively treated, about 40% of cases are untreated. Without treatment, SMI can lead to unemployment, increased hospital and emergency room use, incarceration, suicide, and early death due to chronic medical conditions.
- Calculator: Measuring the Cost of Untreated Mental Illness
- Report: The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness in Greater Kansas City
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Infographics: The Costs of Untreated Mental Illness