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Infographic: Common reasons U.S. adults seek mental health care

Infographic showing reasons people seek mental health care

Details of infographic from the Public Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the U.S. survey

% of adults who say they have sought mental health care

45%

Reasons adults say they have sought mental health care

Explore treatment options related to therapy: 70%
Explore treatment options related to medication or medical procedures: 48%
To receive a diagnosis: 39%
Something else: 9%