Study: U.S. Leads In Mental Illness, Lags in Treatment

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Study: U.S. Leads In Mental Illness, Lags in Treatment

The final paragraph is particularly interesting in that it addresses the WHY of the matter:

"It is not clear why Americans have such high rates of mental illness, but cultural factors clearly play a role. People who move here from abroad quickly increase their risk of mental health problems, especially if they do not live in native ethnic communities. Minorities also tend to have lower levels of mental health problems despite their lower economic status, suggesting that the social support they provide each other is protective."
From the Washington Post