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Study: More Americans suffering from psychological distress

A new study has found that more Americans are suffering from serious psychological distress or SPD.  The study, conducted by researchers from New York University's Langone Medical Center, says 3.4 percent of the population – more than 8.3 million adults – suffer from psychological distress.  The study also pointed to the growing demand for mental health services and the country's inability to meet that demand. "Some of the slack is being picked up by the ...