(Ivan Pantic/Getty Images) Mental health is a common topic in conversations about health and wellness in the United States. In fact, Americans are nearly as likely to say they are putting a lot of effort into taking care of their mental health as they are to say the same about their physical health. As the nation marks Mental Health Awareness Month , here’s a look at how Americans describe their mental health and who they feel comfortable talking to about it, based on Pew Research Center surveys. About this research For Mental Health Awareness Month, this Pew Research Center analysis looks at Americans’ experiences with and views about mental health, based on our surveys of U.S. adults, teens ages 13 to 17 and parents of teens. Why did we do this? Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics. This analysis builds on our prior research related to Americans’ health , including their mental health. Learn more about Pew Research Center .…