(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Mental health issues impact many families in the country. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health event every year, and more than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point in their lives.1,2 In May, Mental Health Awareness Month focuses our attention on those affected by mental health challenges.
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