In July 2022 the federal government approved a $21 billion funding package for mental-health and substance-use disorders. The spending package was in response to a jump in substance abuse and a suicide rate that increased 33% from 1999 through 2017, making it the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S, according to the most recent federal data.
85% Yes |
15% No |
76% Yes |
11% No |
5% Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
4% No, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead |
5% Yes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
See how support for each position on “Mental Health” has changed over time for 710k America voters.
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See how importance of “Mental Health” has changed over time for 710k America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote
@9CWJ7N810mos10MO
No and disability diagnosises for most people dont exist and are cop outs
@8PR4YLZ3yrs3Y
Yes, and incentivize private companies to address this issue as well
@8GCPW724yrs4Y
Yes, but only for research.
@9CXB4XF10mos10MO
No, leave it to the families and free market
@985J4D91yr1Y
The government should stay out of healthcare.
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