According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 8.8 million young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 report having a mental illness.
Among those who reported such illnesses, 42 per cent indicated their illness went untreated. Substance abuse disorders also are more common among 18- to 25-year-olds than many people may think. SAMHSA notes that 5.1 million young adults report having a substance abuse disorder, and 87 per cent of those with disorders are not treated. More information about mental health and substance abuse, including how to find treatment, is available at www.samhsa.gov.
