Ana is in her early twenties and is living at a facility run by Thresholds: the largest mental health agency in Illinois.
Out of the Shadows: The tricky transition to adulthood
From: WBEZ
Series: Out of the Shadows
Length: 09:23
People between the ages of 18 and 25 are the most likely of any age group to experience mental illness. They’re also the least likely age group to get adequate services, and often have difficulty navigating the complex transformation into adulthood known as “the transition cliff.”
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