May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a good time to begin setting the record straight about mental illness like depression and eating disorders.

"The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that in any year one in four Americans suffer from some diagnosable mental illness."

Many people fail to seek treatment, out of embarrassment or shame, even though most mental health issues are very treatable. Read more online.

Teenagers suffering from an eating disorder, depression, or other forms of mental illness can significantly benefit from a residential treatment center. A residential treatment center like The Aspen Institute can provide an assessment and treatment plan for teens struggling with a variety of issues, including substance abuse and learning disabilities.

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