Question

Over the past decades, an increasing proportion of Americans are receiving treatment for one or more mental disorders. Recent statistics show that in the 1990s some____ of all Americans received mental health treatment while today about ______ of all Americans are getting treatment for a mental disorder.

a. 5%; 10%
b. 10%; 20%
c. 15%; 30%
d. 20%; 40%

Answer 1

In the 1990s, approximately 5% of Americans received mental health treatment, while today about 20% of the population seeks treatment for a mental disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The recent statistics show that in the 1990s, approximately 5% of all Americans received mental health treatment, while today about 20% of all Americans are getting treatment for a mental disorder.

These statistics indicate a significant increase in the proportion of Americans seeking mental health treatment over the past decades.