Mental health statistics in the U.S.
Opening up the conversation regarding significant and treatable mental health concerns raises awareness about mental health and reduces the stigma often associated with it.
These statistics highlight both the prevalence and impact of mental health concerns, demonstrating the need to Start the Conversation at work, at home and in your community.
By the numbers
Nine in 10 Americans believe America is facing a mental health crisis (1)
More than 21 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in the past year (2)
Over 40 million adults in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder (4)
Over 15% of adults suffer with a substance use disorder (3)
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and the 3rd leading cause of death among those aged 15-24 in the U.S. (4)
The rate of unemployment is higher among U.S. adults who have mental illness (7.4%) compared to those who do not (4.6%) (4)
1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year (4)
Over half (54.7%) of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment, totaling over 28 million individuals (3)
The average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years (4)
79% of people who die by suicide are male (4)
Depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity (4)
Sources:
1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3. Mental Health America 2023 key findings
4. NAMI
