Majority of Americans want doctors to ask about mental health.

A new survey released last week by West Health and Gallup has found that seven out of 10 Americans want their health care provider to ask about both their physical and mental health concerns during medical appointments, compared with 29% who say they want to be asked only about physical health. More than half of those surveyed say that someone in their household has been diagnosed with a mental health condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]