PSY100Y5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Thomas Szasz, Psychosis, Demonic Possession
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1 in 5 canadians experience a psychological disorder each year. Almost 7 million canadians are living with mental health challenges. In 2010, 17 000 canadians were admitted into the hospital for suicide and/ or self-injury attempts. The use of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medication has increased signi cantly in the past. Mental health costs canada ~ billion annually, and will cost the economy over . 5 trillion in the next 30 years. Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, double that of canada. The number of canadian forces veterans that have been given pensions because of ptsd has increased in past years, with over 1100 being awarded in 2004. When referring to canadian forces personnel, the only year prevalence of ptsd is 2. 8%, and the lifetime prevalence is 7. 2% There were 43 suicides of male solderers between 2010 and 2012, and 50 between 2005 and.
