Question

Identify the true and false statements about the prevalence of psychopathology.
True Statement(s)
Depression is more common in men, whereas antisocial personality disorder is more common in women.
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Psychological disorders are second only to cancer and heart disease as a cause of disability in developed countries.
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About 1 in 2 Americans will develop a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.
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The most common disorders are depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance abuse disorder.
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About 1 in 4 Americans over age 18 has a psychological disorder in any given year.
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False Statement(s)

Answer 1

True
- Psychological disorders are second only to cancer and heart disease as a cause of disability in developed countries.
- True (mental disorders are among the leading causes of disability in developed countries; mood and anxiety disorders are major contributors).
- About 1 in 2 Americans will develop a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.
- True (lifetime prevalence estimates for any DSM disorder are on the order of ~45–50%).
- The most common disorders are depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance abuse disorder.
- True (anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common; substance-use disorders are also common; ADHD is common especially in youth and contributes substantially to overall prevalence).
- About 1 in 4 Americans over age 18 has a psychological disorder in any given year.
- True (past-year prevalence estimates for any mental disorder in adults are roughly 20–30%).

False
- Depression is more common in men, whereas antisocial personality disorder is more common in women.
- False — depression is more common in women, and antisocial personality disorder is more common in men.