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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults that felt that there was a time during the past 12 months when they needed to see a professional because of their problems with mental health emotions or nerves or their use of alcohol or drugs.
Why is this important?
Psychological distress and substance abuse can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Drug abuse and addiction have negative consequences at both the individual and societal level. Mental disorders are common across the United States, but only a fraction of those affected receive treatment. Drug addiction and alcoholism are serious problems, and treatment is available to counter addiction. A combination of behavioral therapy and treatment medications tailored to an individual
County: Marin
25.9%
Source:
California Health Interview Survey
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
Data Source
- California Health Interview Survey
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Status, Adults