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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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Seeking Professional Help for Mental or Emotional Problem

Region: Mid-County
Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the percentage of adults 18 years and older who reported having ever sought professional help for a mental or emotional problem.

Why is this important?

Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Mental disorders are common across the United States, but only a fraction of those affected receive treatment. Although occasional down days are normal, persistent mental and emotional health problems should be evaluated and treated by a qualified professional.
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Region: Mid-County

44.3%
Source: San Mateo County Health and Quality of Life Survey
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: San Mateo County
Last update: May 2024

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Seeking Professional Help for Mental or Emotional Problem

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Measurement Period: 2022
Data Source: San Mateo County Health and Quality of Life Survey
December 3, 2024www.smcalltogetherbetter.org/
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36.3%
44.3%
46.5%
54.6%

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Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Behaviors, Adults, Older Adults, LGBTQ, Men, Women