"Survey Reveals Gaps in Mental vs. Physical Healthcare for Americans"

A survey by West Health and Gallup reveals that 75% of Americans believe mental health conditions are treated worse than physical health issues, with 57% grading the healthcare system's ability to handle mental health as a D or F. Key barriers include affordability, provider availability, and stigma, with 74% of recent sufferers feeling negatively viewed. Despite this, 53% find psychological counseling effective, though fewer believe in medication's efficacy. Over 80% perceive a rise in mental health issues in the past five years, especially among women and those under 50.