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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems

Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the percentage of adults that felt that there was a time during the past 12 months when they needed to see a professional because of their problems with mental health emotions or nerves or their use of alcohol or drugs.

Why is this important?

Psychological distress and substance abuse can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Drug abuse and addiction have negative consequences at both the individual and societal level. Mental disorders are common across the United States, but only a fraction of those affected receive treatment. Drug addiction and alcoholism are serious problems, and treatment is available to counter addiction. A combination of behavioral therapy and treatment medications tailored to an individual
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County: Marin

25.9%
Source: California Health Interview Survey
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024

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Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Status, Adults

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