Mental health - poor mental health, adult
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Poor mental health, adult by county, 2020-2022
Why Is This Important?
Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Occasional down days are normal, but persistent mental/emotional health problems should be evaluated and treated by a qualified professional.
Definition
Percent of adults who report their mental health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Data Source
'''Citation''': Hawaii State Department of Health, Hawaii Health Data Warehouse, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. [Chart Title, appropriate years(s)]. Published [update date]. Accessed [query date]. [URL]How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of adults who say their mental health (including stress, depression and problems with emotions) was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days. |
| Denominator: | Number of adults for whom days of not good mental health can be calculated (excludes unknowns and refusals). |