Long-lasting mental health isn’t normal
Most people have at least one bout of depression, anxiety or other disorder, study suggests

FEELING NORMAL The vast majority of people experience at least a temporary mental disorder by age 38, a long-term study finds. A small percentage stays mentally healthy and often, but not always, reports enhanced well-being.
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