Mental health and substance use disorders (also referred to as behavioral health issues) affect people from all walks of life and age groups. In fact, more than 50% of people will receive a diagnosis in their lifetime. These illnesses are common, continual, and often serious — but they are treatable.
SEE ALSO
- Kreidler letter to health insurers regarding mental health parity (PDF, 372 KB)
- Understanding parity: A guide to resources for families and caregivers (store.samhsa.gov) (PDF, 941KB)
- Medical providers and mental health and substance use disorders
- Types of insurance mental health parity covers and who enforces it