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Ensure the mental health of individuals in the Northwest Region by promotion, screening, and prevention.

Percent of Adults with a Depressive Disorder-Northwest Region

Current Value

24.0%

2016

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

The percentage of Vermont adults with any mental health condition is generally higher than the percentage of adults in the United States and higher than the percentage of adults in the Northeast. However, more Vermont adults are getting treatment than the national average (58% vs 43% in 2015). Other data sources--such as data reported to SAMHSA's Uniform Reporting System (URS)--show that Vermont's use of community mental health services is much higher than national averages (39 per 1,000 people vs 23 per 1,000 people in 2015).1

More information and data can be found through the Healthy Vermonters 2020 Data Explorer here

Partners

Northwestern Counselling & Support Services 

Northwestern Medical Center 

Local schools

Local primary care practices 

Municipalities 

Local coalitions & non-profits 

Why Is This Important?

More can be done to break the stigma surrounding mental health crisis and make resources more readily available within communities. Intervention and prevention can lower the rate of mental health crisis and provide services to those who need it earlier. 

What Works

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

References

1. Vermont Department of Health

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