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Young Adults with Serious Mental Illness: Some States and Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Address Their Transition Challenges
06/23/2008 | Requests *Summary
Approximately 2.4 million young adults had a serious mental illness in 2006. To better understand challenges that will arise as these youth transition into adulthood, GAO was asked to provide information on the demographic characteristics of these young adults, how selected states assist them, and how the federal government supports states in serving them. The data come from national surveys, the Social Security Administration, published research, and site visits.
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- Report PDF (1,337K, 88 pages)
Keywords
Transition Planning; Public Health; Human Services; SMI;
Topic
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness, State/Agency Information
Type/Tool
Data, Reports
Source
Government Accountability Office; GAO
State
Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, All States/Territories
Date Created
10/08/2008
Contact
Cornelia Ashby
Government
Accountability Office
ashbyc@gao.gov
202-512-7215
Government
Accountability Office
ashbyc@gao.gov
202-512-7215
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