Current Mental Health Statistics

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Current Mental Health Statistics

Right now, 1 in 8 people globally report symptoms of anxiety and or depression, yet worldwide 65% of people with depression never receive treatment. This Current Mental Health snapshot follows how prevalence, disability burden, and care gaps collide across ages, countries, and cost barriers.

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Key Statistics

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1 in 8 (12.5%) people globally report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression

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284 million people worldwide were affected by depression in 2020

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379 million people worldwide were affected by anxiety disorders in 2020

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121.9 million people worldwide were affected by bipolar disorder in 2020

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24.2 million people worldwide were affected by schizophrenia in 2020

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45 million people worldwide were affected by eating disorders in 2020

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3.1% of the global population experienced anxiety disorders in 2019

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3.8% of the global population experienced depressive disorders in 2019

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7.2% of the global population experienced alcohol use disorder in 2019

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5.6% of the global population experienced drug use disorders in 2019

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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide among mental disorders

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Anxiety disorders rank among the leading causes of disability globally

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Worldwide, 970 million people live with a mental disorder

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In the U.S., 19.86% of adults reported any mental illness in 2022

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In the U.S., 14.22% of adults reported serious mental illness in 2022

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In the U.S., 4.37% of adults reported suicidal thoughts in 2022

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In the U.S., 5.00% of adults reported having a major depressive episode in 2022

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In the U.S., 7.7% of adults reported an anxiety disorder in 2022

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In the U.S., 7.0% of adults reported having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2022

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In the U.S., 11.6% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a major depressive episode in 2022

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In the U.S., 16.5% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a mental health condition in 2022

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In the U.S., 6.7% of adolescents aged 12–17 reported serious mental illness in 2022

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In the U.S., 15.0% of adults with mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment in 2022

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In the U.S., 2.7% of adults reported non-suicidal self-injury in 2022

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In the U.S., 29.7% of adults with serious mental illness experienced unmet need for mental health treatment in 2022

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In the U.S., 7.7% of adults had serious thoughts of suicide in 2022

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Globally, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds

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Suicide accounts for 1.3% of all deaths worldwide

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700,000 people die by suicide every year worldwide

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10–20 million people worldwide attempt suicide each year

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In the U.S., 14.8% of adults reported receiving counseling or therapy for mental health in 2021

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In the U.S., 21.1% of adults reported taking medication for mental health in 2021

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In the U.S., 49.3% of adults with any mental illness received treatment in the past year (2019–2022 estimate)

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In the U.S., 65% of adults with major depression did not receive mental health treatment in 2019–2022

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In the U.S., 55.1% of adults with serious mental illness received treatment in the past year

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In Australia, 1 in 3 people who need mental health services do not receive them

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In OECD countries, the average share of people who received mental health care when needed is about 40%

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In France, 45% of people with depression receive treatment

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In Spain, 34% of people with depression receive treatment

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In Italy, 31% of people with depression receive treatment

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In the U.S., there were 6.5 million adults with serious mental illness in 2022

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In the U.S., there were 52.9 million adults with any mental illness in 2022

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In the U.S., 33.7 million adults received mental health treatment in 2022

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In the U.S., 19.4 million adults had major depressive episode in 2022

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In the U.S., 30.0 million adults had anxiety disorder in 2022

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In the U.S., 2.8 million adults had bipolar disorder in 2022

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In the U.S., 6.5 million adults reported PTSD in 2022

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In the U.S., 3.1 million adults attempted suicide in 2022

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In the U.S., 4.5 million adults received care for self-harm in 2022

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In the U.S., 40.9% of adults with any mental illness received treatment from a mental health professional in 2022

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In the U.S., 9.2% of adults with any mental illness used telehealth for mental health in 2022

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In the U.S., 7.5% of adults with serious mental illness used telehealth for mental health in 2022

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In the U.S., 18.0% of adults with serious mental illness received treatment in a hospital or emergency department in 2022

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In the U.S., 6.2% of adults with serious mental illness received care in an inpatient setting in 2022

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In Australia, 4.0 million people accessed mental health services in 2022 (estimate, AIHW)

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In Australia, 64% of people who accessed services accessed them through general practice (AIHW)

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In the EU, 50% of people with mental disorders report unmet need for treatment (EU-wide estimate)

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In 2020, the U.S. had 12.4 psychologists per 100,000 population

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In Canada, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 11.0 (OECD latest)

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In the UK, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 13.2 (OECD latest)

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In Australia, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 12.5 (OECD latest)

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In France, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 9.0 (OECD latest)

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In Germany, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 14.5 (OECD latest)

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In Japan, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 6.0 (OECD latest)

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In the U.S., there were about 14.4 psychologists per 100,000 population in 2020 (OECD)

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In the U.S., there were about 5.6 psychiatrists per 100,000 population in 2019 (OECD)

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In the U.S., the share of adults with mental illness who receive treatment from a mental health professional is 39.6% (2019)

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In the U.S., 59.2% of adults with mental illness received treatment in the past year through any source (2019)

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In the U.S., 26.3% of adults with mental illness reported unmet need (2019)

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In the U.S., the average wait time for mental health care can exceed 4 weeks in many areas

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In Canada, 25% of people report difficulty accessing mental health care

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In the U.S., 55.3% of community mental health centers report workforce shortages

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In the U.S., 42.0% of community mental health centers report difficulty recruiting psychiatrists

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In the U.S., 38.6% report difficulty recruiting psychologists

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In the U.S., 18.2% report high demand compared with staff capacity

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WHO estimates that 4 out of 5 people with mental disorders do not receive care in low-income countries

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In 2022, 1 in 4 (25%) of adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to cost

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In 2022, 1 in 5 (20%) adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to not being able to get an appointment

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In 2022, 1 in 10 (10%) adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to stigma

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In the U.S., 37% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot afford care (2022)

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In the U.S., 26% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot get care soon enough (2022)

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In the U.S., 1 in 5 (20%) people with mental health conditions are uninsured (2022)

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1.4 million people in the U.S. work in mental health occupations (2022)

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In the U.S., employment for psychologists is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)

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In the U.S., employment for social and human service assistants is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)

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In the U.S., employment for counselors and therapists is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)

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In the U.S., 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls reached 5.9 million in 2022 (including chat)

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In 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline had a 71% increase in call volume from 2021

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In 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline answered 64% of contacts within 60 seconds (where tracked)

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In 2022, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported 5.9 million contacts to 988 (total)

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In 2023, 988 received 9.9 million contacts (estimated total)

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In 2023, 988 answered about 70% of calls within 60 seconds (reported metrics)

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Telepsychiatry visits increased by 50–200% during early COVID-19 (meta-synthesis figure range)

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A 2021 study found 60.5% of psychiatric providers used telehealth at least weekly

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In a 2020 survey, 71% of respondents reported mental health needs increased during the pandemic

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In a 2020 global study, 25% of participants reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms during COVID-19

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In a 2020 global study, 24% of participants reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms during COVID-19

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In a 2021 U.S. study, 42% of adults reported their mental health was worse than before COVID-19

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In the U.S., 19% of adults reported having symptoms consistent with depression during 2021 (NHIS)

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Mental health is a top reason for workplace accommodations: 1 in 5 employees sought accommodations for mental health (survey)

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In the U.S., 12.2% of adults reported having used telehealth for mental health services in 2022

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In 2021, 31% of U.S. adults used telehealth for mental health or counseling (survey estimate)

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Digital therapeutics market for mental health reached an estimated $1.0–$1.5 billion in 2023 (market estimate, report)

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The global mental health apps market is projected to grow at ~23% CAGR from 2023 to 2030 (report estimate)

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The behavioral health software market reached $7.9 billion in 2022 (report estimate)

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The global psychiatry/mental health services market was $4.2 billion in 2023 (report estimate)

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In the U.S., Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration allocated $1.6 billion for mental health services in FY2023 (appropriation figure)

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In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $201 billion annually in lost earnings (NAMI estimate)

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In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $193.2 billion annually in direct and indirect costs (NAMI)

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In the U.S., the total cost of serious mental illness was estimated at $317 billion in 2020 (NAMI estimate)

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In the U.S., adults with mental illness have healthcare costs that are about 2x those without mental illness (HHS/AHRQ)

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WHO estimates that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life

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In the U.S., mental health conditions are estimated to cost employers about $50 billion annually (estimate)

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In the U.S., depression alone accounts for $326.8 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)

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In the U.S., anxiety disorders account for $184.6 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)

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In the U.S., serious mental illness accounted for about $467.6 billion in societal costs (estimate, 2010s)

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In the U.S., the cost of schizophrenia was estimated at $281.4 billion in 2013 (estimate)

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In the UK, the cost of mental health-related absence from work was estimated at £1.3 billion per year (report estimate)

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One in every eight people worldwide reports symptoms of anxiety and or depression right now, yet nearly 1 billion lives are still not reflected in the care systems that are meant to support them. From 700,000 suicide deaths each year to millions of adults in the US delaying or going without treatment due to cost and access, these figures reveal a gap between what people experience and what they can actually get. Let’s look at the full set of current mental health statistics, including which conditions are most common and how treatment and unmet need vary across countries.

Key Takeaways

  • 1 in 8 (12.5%) people globally report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression
  • 284 million people worldwide were affected by depression in 2020
  • 379 million people worldwide were affected by anxiety disorders in 2020
  • In the U.S., 14.8% of adults reported receiving counseling or therapy for mental health in 2021
  • In the U.S., 21.1% of adults reported taking medication for mental health in 2021
  • In the U.S., 49.3% of adults with any mental illness received treatment in the past year (2019–2022 estimate)
  • In 2020, the U.S. had 12.4 psychologists per 100,000 population
  • In Canada, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 11.0 (OECD latest)
  • In the UK, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 13.2 (OECD latest)
  • In the U.S., 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls reached 5.9 million in 2022 (including chat)
  • In 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline had a 71% increase in call volume from 2021
  • In 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline answered 64% of contacts within 60 seconds (where tracked)
  • In the U.S., Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration allocated $1.6 billion for mental health services in FY2023 (appropriation figure)
  • In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $201 billion annually in lost earnings (NAMI estimate)
  • In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $193.2 billion annually in direct and indirect costs (NAMI)

One in eight people worldwide report anxiety and or depression symptoms, yet most never get care.

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Prevalence & Burden

11 in 8 (12.5%) people globally report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression[1]
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2284 million people worldwide were affected by depression in 2020[2]
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3379 million people worldwide were affected by anxiety disorders in 2020[2]
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4121.9 million people worldwide were affected by bipolar disorder in 2020[2]
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524.2 million people worldwide were affected by schizophrenia in 2020[2]
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645 million people worldwide were affected by eating disorders in 2020[2]
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73.1% of the global population experienced anxiety disorders in 2019[3]
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83.8% of the global population experienced depressive disorders in 2019[3]
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97.2% of the global population experienced alcohol use disorder in 2019[3]
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105.6% of the global population experienced drug use disorders in 2019[3]
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11Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide among mental disorders[1]
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12Anxiety disorders rank among the leading causes of disability globally[4]
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13Worldwide, 970 million people live with a mental disorder[2]
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14In the U.S., 19.86% of adults reported any mental illness in 2022[5]
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15In the U.S., 14.22% of adults reported serious mental illness in 2022[5]
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16In the U.S., 4.37% of adults reported suicidal thoughts in 2022[5]
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17In the U.S., 5.00% of adults reported having a major depressive episode in 2022[5]
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18In the U.S., 7.7% of adults reported an anxiety disorder in 2022[5]
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19In the U.S., 7.0% of adults reported having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2022[5]
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20In the U.S., 11.6% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a major depressive episode in 2022[5]
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21In the U.S., 16.5% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a mental health condition in 2022[5]
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22In the U.S., 6.7% of adolescents aged 12–17 reported serious mental illness in 2022[5]
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23In the U.S., 15.0% of adults with mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment in 2022[5]
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24In the U.S., 2.7% of adults reported non-suicidal self-injury in 2022[5]
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25In the U.S., 29.7% of adults with serious mental illness experienced unmet need for mental health treatment in 2022[5]
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26In the U.S., 7.7% of adults had serious thoughts of suicide in 2022[5]
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27Globally, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds[6]
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28Suicide accounts for 1.3% of all deaths worldwide[6]
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29700,000 people die by suicide every year worldwide[6]
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3010–20 million people worldwide attempt suicide each year[6]
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Prevalence & Burden Interpretation

With about 970 million people living with a mental disorder worldwide and roughly 1 in 8, or 12.5%, reporting anxiety and/or depression symptoms, mental health burdens are widespread and persistent across the globe.

Service Use

1In the U.S., 14.8% of adults reported receiving counseling or therapy for mental health in 2021[7]
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2In the U.S., 21.1% of adults reported taking medication for mental health in 2021[7]
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3In the U.S., 49.3% of adults with any mental illness received treatment in the past year (2019–2022 estimate)[8]
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4In the U.S., 65% of adults with major depression did not receive mental health treatment in 2019–2022[9]
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5In the U.S., 55.1% of adults with serious mental illness received treatment in the past year[8]
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6In Australia, 1 in 3 people who need mental health services do not receive them[10]
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7In OECD countries, the average share of people who received mental health care when needed is about 40%[11]
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8In France, 45% of people with depression receive treatment[12]
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9In Spain, 34% of people with depression receive treatment[12]
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10In Italy, 31% of people with depression receive treatment[12]
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11In the U.S., there were 6.5 million adults with serious mental illness in 2022[5]
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12In the U.S., there were 52.9 million adults with any mental illness in 2022[5]
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13In the U.S., 33.7 million adults received mental health treatment in 2022[5]
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14In the U.S., 19.4 million adults had major depressive episode in 2022[5]
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15In the U.S., 30.0 million adults had anxiety disorder in 2022[5]
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16In the U.S., 2.8 million adults had bipolar disorder in 2022[5]
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17In the U.S., 6.5 million adults reported PTSD in 2022[5]
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18In the U.S., 3.1 million adults attempted suicide in 2022[5]
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19In the U.S., 4.5 million adults received care for self-harm in 2022[5]
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20In the U.S., 40.9% of adults with any mental illness received treatment from a mental health professional in 2022[5]
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21In the U.S., 9.2% of adults with any mental illness used telehealth for mental health in 2022[5]
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22In the U.S., 7.5% of adults with serious mental illness used telehealth for mental health in 2022[5]
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23In the U.S., 18.0% of adults with serious mental illness received treatment in a hospital or emergency department in 2022[5]
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24In the U.S., 6.2% of adults with serious mental illness received care in an inpatient setting in 2022[5]
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25In Australia, 4.0 million people accessed mental health services in 2022 (estimate, AIHW)[10]
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26In Australia, 64% of people who accessed services accessed them through general practice (AIHW)[10]
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27In the EU, 50% of people with mental disorders report unmet need for treatment (EU-wide estimate)[13]
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Service Use Interpretation

In the U.S., only 33.7 million adults received mental health treatment in 2022 despite 52.9 million having any mental illness, highlighting a wide gap where treatment reaches just about two thirds of those affected.

Workforce & Access

1In 2020, the U.S. had 12.4 psychologists per 100,000 population[14]
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2In Canada, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 11.0 (OECD latest)[15]
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3In the UK, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 13.2 (OECD latest)[15]
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4In Australia, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 12.5 (OECD latest)[15]
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5In France, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 9.0 (OECD latest)[15]
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6In Germany, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 14.5 (OECD latest)[15]
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7In Japan, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 6.0 (OECD latest)[15]
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8In the U.S., there were about 14.4 psychologists per 100,000 population in 2020 (OECD)[14]
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9In the U.S., there were about 5.6 psychiatrists per 100,000 population in 2019 (OECD)[15]
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10In the U.S., the share of adults with mental illness who receive treatment from a mental health professional is 39.6% (2019)[8]
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11In the U.S., 59.2% of adults with mental illness received treatment in the past year through any source (2019)[8]
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12In the U.S., 26.3% of adults with mental illness reported unmet need (2019)[8]
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13In the U.S., the average wait time for mental health care can exceed 4 weeks in many areas[16]
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14In Canada, 25% of people report difficulty accessing mental health care[17]
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15In the U.S., 55.3% of community mental health centers report workforce shortages[18]
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16In the U.S., 42.0% of community mental health centers report difficulty recruiting psychiatrists[18]
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17In the U.S., 38.6% report difficulty recruiting psychologists[18]
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18In the U.S., 18.2% report high demand compared with staff capacity[18]
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19WHO estimates that 4 out of 5 people with mental disorders do not receive care in low-income countries[19]
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20In 2022, 1 in 4 (25%) of adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to cost[20]
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21In 2022, 1 in 5 (20%) adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to not being able to get an appointment[20]
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22In 2022, 1 in 10 (10%) adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to stigma[20]
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23In the U.S., 37% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot afford care (2022)[21]
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24In the U.S., 26% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot get care soon enough (2022)[21]
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25In the U.S., 1 in 5 (20%) people with mental health conditions are uninsured (2022)[21]
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261.4 million people in the U.S. work in mental health occupations (2022)[22]
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27In the U.S., employment for psychologists is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)[23]
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28In the U.S., employment for social and human service assistants is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)[24]
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29In the U.S., employment for counselors and therapists is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)[25]
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Workforce & Access Interpretation

Across the United States, only 39.6% of adults with mental illness receive treatment from a mental health professional while 26.3% report unmet need, and even though psychologists per 100,000 rose to 14.4 in 2020, wait times can exceed four weeks and shortages are widespread, with 55.3% of community mental health centers reporting workforce gaps.

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Cost & Economics

1In the U.S., Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration allocated $1.6 billion for mental health services in FY2023 (appropriation figure)[38]
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2In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $201 billion annually in lost earnings (NAMI estimate)[39]
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3In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $193.2 billion annually in direct and indirect costs (NAMI)[39]
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4In the U.S., the total cost of serious mental illness was estimated at $317 billion in 2020 (NAMI estimate)[39]
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5In the U.S., adults with mental illness have healthcare costs that are about 2x those without mental illness (HHS/AHRQ)[40]
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6WHO estimates that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life[41]
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7In the U.S., mental health conditions are estimated to cost employers about $50 billion annually (estimate)[39]
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8In the U.S., depression alone accounts for $326.8 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[42]
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9In the U.S., anxiety disorders account for $184.6 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[42]
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10In the U.S., serious mental illness accounted for about $467.6 billion in societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[43]
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11In the U.S., the cost of schizophrenia was estimated at $281.4 billion in 2013 (estimate)[44]
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12In the UK, the cost of mental health-related absence from work was estimated at £1.3 billion per year (report estimate)[45]
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Cost & Economics Interpretation

Across the US and UK, mental health conditions impose massive, ongoing economic burdens, with US total costs of serious mental illness reaching $317 billion in 2020 and depression alone costing $326.8 billion while employer costs in the US add another $50 billion annually.

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