The Mental Toll Of Repeal: How The ACA Protects Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Care

Despite still carrying a damaging stigma, mental health is not a fringe concern. Rather, it is one of the most important determinants of happiness, productivity, and survival. A recent study showed that in America, mental illness is a stronger predictor of misery than physical illness, poverty, or employment. Depression is the leading cause of disability for Americans aged 15-44. The opioid epidemic is the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of 50. Given that every year one in five Americans will suffer from mental illness, it is difficult to argue that these diseases do not demand our attention and resources.