Mental illness on the rise among young adults

A recent survey indicates that one in five young American adults between the ages of 19 and 25 has a personality disorder. And despite increasing awareness, the stigma attached to mental health issues prevents many from seeking treatment.

Guests

• Mark Olfson, MD: Professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center.
• Gary Christenson: Psychiatrist and director of the University of Minnesota's Boynton Mental Health Clinic.

Resources

• About Mark Olfson
• About Gary Christenson
• NY Times: "1 in 5 Young Adults Has Personality Disorder"