Quick Facts & Statistics About Mental Health

Welcome to our comprehensive compilation of quick facts and statistics about mental health. Here, we've gathered key insights and data to shed light on the various facets of mental health. These facts serve as a resource for understanding the prevalence, challenges, and impact of mental health conditions on individuals and communities.

Whether you're seeking information for personal awareness, academic purposes, or advocacy efforts, this curated collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of mental health issues.

Explore the statistics, broaden your knowledge, and join us in our commitment to raising awareness and promoting mental well-being.

1 in 5

Close to 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition within the year.

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Nearly 46% of Americans will meet the criteria of a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life, while half of them will have developed their condition by the age of 14.

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Over 50 million US Adults are experiencing a mental health condition.

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Almost 20% of US Adults have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.

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Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in America. 

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31.6% of US Adults have shown a lifetime prevalence of any Anxiety disorder.

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42.5 million US Adults have already been diagnosed with an Anxiety Disorder.

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Addiction/Substance Use Disorder:

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7.74% of US Adults have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder in the past year.

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19 million of US Adults have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder in the past year.

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4.08% of US Youth have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder in the past year.

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1 million US Youth have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder in the past year.

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Bipolar Disorder

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1.9% of US Adults have shown a prevalence of Bipolar Disorder in the past year.

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3.3 million US Adults have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.

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An estimated 2.5% of US Adults will experience bipolar disorder within some point in their lives.

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Depression

Major Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses.

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8.4% of US Adults have been diagnosed with Major Depression.

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21 million US Adults have been diagnosed with Depression.

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15.1% of US Youth aged 12-17 have been diagnosed with Major Depression

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3.7 million US Youth aged 12-17 have been diagnosed with Major Depression.

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10.6% of US Youth have been diagnosed with Severe Depression.

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2.5 million US Youth have been diagnosed with Severe Depression.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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5.7% of People in the US (Ages 13+) have had a lifetime prevalence of PTSD.

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3.7% of People in the US (Ages 13+) have had one year prevalence of PTSD.

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12 million US Adults have been diagnosed with PTSD.

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Schizophrenia

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Less than 1% of US Adults have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

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Approximately 1.5 million US Adults have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia

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Suicidal Thoughts

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4.58% of US Adults have experienced Suicidal Thoughts.

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11.4 million US Adults have experienced Suicidal Thoughts.

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Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions in Specific Populations

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Black/African American Community:

16% of African Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness

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7 million African Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness

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Latinx/Hispanic American Community:

16% of Latinx/Hispanic Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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10 million Latinx/Hispanic Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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Asian American/Pacific Islander Community:

15% of Asian Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness

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2.9 million Asian Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness

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Native American/Alaskan Native Community:


19% of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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827,000 of Native American/Alaska Natives have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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Multiracial:

25% of people who identify as being two or more races have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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LGBTQIA+ Community:

39% of Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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5.8 million Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ have been diagnosed with a form of Mental Illness.

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If you are interested in learning more about LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, we invite you to review this Mental Health America report.

Treatment

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56% of adults with Mental Illness did not receive any amount of mental health treatment.

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27 million adults with Mental Illness did not receive any amount of mental health treatment.

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24.7% of adults with Mental Illness reported that they tried to pursue treatment, but cannot get treatment.

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12.2 million adults with Mental Illness reported that they tried to pursue treatment, but cannot get treatment.

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60.3% of youth with Depression did not receive any amount of mental health treatment.

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2.17 million youth with Depression did not receive any amount of mental health treatment.

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27.2% of youth with Severe Depression received some consistent mental health treatment.

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661,000 youth with Severe Depression received some consistent mental health  treatment.

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The ratio of individuals in a state to available mental health providers is 504 to 1

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Insurance Coverage

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11.1% of US Adults with Mental Illness are Uninsured.

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5.5 million US Adults with Mental Illness are Uninsured.

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8.1% of youth have private insurance that does not cover mental or emotional problems.

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950,000 youth have private insurance that does not cover mental or emotional problems.

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