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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Medications for Mental Health
Measurement Period: 2021-2022
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This indicators shows the percentage of adults who have taken prescription medications, such as antidepressants or sedatives, almost daily for two weeks or more, for an emotional or personal problem.
Why is this important?
Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Prescription medications can be a crucial stabilizing factor during a mental illness, helping patients to function as normally as possible. However, these medications can also have unwanted side effects, so they should only be used when they are truly needed. In certain cases, a combination of short-term medication, counseling, and other strategies can help patients overcome mental and emotional problems. Other conditions may require long-term medication.
County: Marin
11.6%
Source:
California Health Interview Survey
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Compared to
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
Data Source
- California Health Interview Survey
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Medications & Prescriptions, Clinical Care, Health Status, Adults