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Tom Harkin: the Institute of Medicine reported in 2009 that half of adult mental illness begins before the age of 14 and…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2013
the Institute of Medicine reported in 2009 that half of adult mental illness begins before the age of 14 and three-quarters before the age of 24.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the importance of early intervention for mental health issues.

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