In:
Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Vol. 327, No. 5973 ( 2010-03-26), p. 1580-1581
Abstract:
The burden of neuropsychiatric illnesses is enormous. These conditions, which include schizophrenia, mood disorders, and autism, affect thought, emotions, and a person's very sense of self. Together, they are the leading cause of disability in North America and Europe and constitute 40% of all years lost to disability. In the United States, the cost in lost earnings due to psychiatric disease is estimated conservatively to be $200 billion per year ( 1 ). The burden to individuals, families, and society is all the more tragic because these illnesses typically begin early in life, are life-long, and damage the affected individuals' self-perception, productivity, and ability to relate to others.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0036-8075
,
1095-9203
DOI:
10.1126/science.1188654
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Publication Date:
2010
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128410-1
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2066996-3
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2060783-0
SSG:
11
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