Abstract
Revised Prevalence Estimates of Mental Disorders in the United States
Narrow W E~~Rae D S~~et al
Data on clinical significance from the National Institute of Mental Health Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program (ECA) & the National Comorbidity Survey (NCS) were used to produce revised estimates, for more accurate projections of treatment need & further explication of rate discrepancies. A revised national prevalence estimate was made by selecting the lower estimate of the 2 surveys for each diagnostic category, accounting for comorbidity, & combining categories. Validity of the criterion was suppported by associations with disabilities & suicidal behaviours. (28 refs.)