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In a new poll, 1 in 5 Americans report having poor mental health

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Published December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM EST

A new poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness finds that one in five Americans reports their mental health is poor. And a majority think lawmakers are doing too little, spending too little to address mental health and substance use needs.

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