Washoe Health Priority #2 Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health is a broad term that includes both mental health and substance abuse; two issues that continue to increase across the nation. Often they occur in tandem, with higher rates of substance abuse being seen in those experiencing mental illness which can further exacerbate a condition.
Across the nation a growing number of Americans are struggling with a mental illness. The CDC reports about 25% of all U.S. adults currently have a mental illness and nearly twice that number will develop at least one mental illness in their lifetime.
Historically, Nevada has struggled to identify adequate resources and community based solutions to appropriately respond to our behavioral health needs due to a variety of factors. Lack of funding has often been cited as a top limitation to providing adequate services to our most vulnerable populations, with the per capita funding of mental health services averaging $89.41, far short of the national average of $131 per capita.
Learn more about Washoe County Health District's Community Health Improvement Plan here.
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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.
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meets target; does not meet target.
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lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
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non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
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higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.