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Mental illnesses are common in the United States and around the world. It is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (59.3 million in 2022; 23.1% of the U.S. adult population).
In 2021-2022, 23% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. More than 5% of the U.S. adult population (12.8 million people) reported experiencing serious thoughts of suicide.
Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so we can show that no one is alone.
Recent data show that the United States is in mental health crisis, experienced by people of all ages. This trend was observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been worsened by pandemic-related factors. One in five American adults experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2023. 1.
NIMH offers expert-reviewed information on mental disorders and a range of topics. NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States.
Download the 2023 State of Mental Health Report. This report presents a collection of data that provides a baseline for answering some questions about how many people in America need an have access to mental health services.
This report ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on fifteen mental health prevalence and access measures for youth and adults. These measures are collected from federal data sources, including data from SAMHSA, the CDC, and the Department of Education.
Mental health disparities are significant and easily documented. In this Director’s Message, Dr. Gordon discusses NIMH-funded research that aims to close the gap, ensuring that improved mental health care meets the needs of all Americans.
Trends in Mental health from Health, United States; Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Children and Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2022; Mental Health – Household Pulse Survey – COVID-19; Visit Rates for Adolescents and Adults with Mental Health, Substance Use, and Both Disorders at Health Centers, by Age: United ...
Mental illness is a common health condition, affecting more than one in five adults in the US in 2021, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).