by the numbers: mental disabilities

6 million Americans are mentally disabled.

3.5% of American taxes go towards helping the mentally disabled.

9% of working males, ages 25-59, have a disability.

18.7% of people, ages 15-64, report some level of disability.

Only 58% of full time employees have disability income insurance protection.

18% of all disabilities are either mental or nervous system related.

3.8% of women, ages 18-44, report disabilites, as opposed to 2.2% of males.