Which of the following mental illnesses is most frequently diagnosed a

Which of the following mental illnesses is most frequently diagnosed among adults in the United States?

a. Acute stress disorder
b. Bipolar disorder
c. Depression
d. Schizophrenia

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ANS: C
Depression is the most frequently diagnosed and one of the most disabling mental illnesses in the United States. Depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. Acute stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are not diagnosed as frequently as depression.