Public Opinion · United States
In a new poll, 1 in 5 Americans report having poor mental health
A NAMI survey finds widespread concern that lawmakers are not investing enough in mental health and substance use.
NPR's coverage of a NAMI poll finds one in five Americans rating their mental health as poor, with strong majorities saying lawmakers spend too little on mental health and substance use needs.
The poll arrives alongside federal proposals to cut SAMHSA and school mental health grants, sharpening the political contrast.
Read NPR's full report for the polling breakdowns and NAMI's policy asks.
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