Surgeon General Report on Mental Health

U.S Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher and others released a report on mental health that said that one in five Americans suffered from some … read more

U.S Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher and others released a report on mental health that said that one in five Americans suffered from some mental illness in a given year and that two-thirds of those who suffer from mental illnesses do not seek treatment. They said that they hoped this report would help remove the stigma of mental illness so that more people would seek treatment and that health care programs would ensure treatment. After their remarks they answered questions from the media. close

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Surgeon General Report on Mental Health

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Program ID:
154147-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 13, 1999 | 3:29pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 14, 1999 | 4:42am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Dec 13, 1999 | 3:29pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 14, 1999 | 4:42am EST | C-SPAN 1
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