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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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Current Mental Health Statistics
Daniel VargaWritten by Daniel Varga·Edited by Priyanka Sharma·Fact-checked by Rajesh Patel
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Roughly one in eight people worldwide report symptoms of anxiety or depression. Nearly one billion individuals live with a mental disorder. Recent figures on treatment rates, workforce capacity, and economic costs show persistent gaps in care.

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 & Burden30 stats

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1 in 8 (12.5%) people globally report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression[1]
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284 million people worldwide were affected by depression in 2020[2]
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379 million people worldwide were affected by anxiety disorders in 2020[2]
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121.9 million people worldwide were affected by bipolar disorder in 2020[2]
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24.2 million people worldwide were affected by schizophrenia in 2020[2]
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45 million people worldwide were affected by eating disorders in 2020[2]
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3.1% of the global population experienced anxiety disorders in 2019[3]
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3.8% of the global population experienced depressive disorders in 2019[3]
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7.2% of the global population experienced alcohol use disorder in 2019[3]
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5.6% of the global population experienced drug use disorders in 2019[3]
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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide among mental disorders[1]
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Anxiety disorders rank among the leading causes of disability globally[1]
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Worldwide, 970 million people live with a mental disorder[2]
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In the U.S., 19.86% of adults reported any mental illness in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 14.22% of adults reported serious mental illness in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 4.37% of adults reported suicidal thoughts in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 5.00% of adults reported having a major depressive episode in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 7.7% of adults reported an anxiety disorder in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 7.0% of adults reported having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 11.6% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a major depressive episode in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 16.5% of adolescents aged 12–17 experienced a mental health condition in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 6.7% of adolescents aged 12–17 reported serious mental illness in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 15.0% of adults with mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment in 2022[4]
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In the U.S., 2.7% of adults reported non-suicidal self-injury in 2022[4]
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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[4]
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In the U.S., 7.7% of adults had serious thoughts of suicide in 2022[4]
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Globally, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds[1]
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Suicide accounts for 1.3% of all deaths worldwide[1]
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700,000 people die by suicide every year worldwide[1]
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10–20 million people worldwide attempt suicide each year[1]
Interpretation

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.

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Service Use27 stats

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

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.

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Workforce & Access29 stats

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In 2020, the U.S. had 12.4 psychologists per 100,000 population[10]
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In Canada, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 11.0 (OECD latest)[10]
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In the UK, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 13.2 (OECD latest)[10]
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In Australia, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 12.5 (OECD latest)[10]
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In France, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 9.0 (OECD latest)[10]
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In Germany, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 14.5 (OECD latest)[10]
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In Japan, psychiatrists per 100,000 population are about 6.0 (OECD latest)[10]
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In the U.S., there were about 14.4 psychologists per 100,000 population in 2020 (OECD)[10]
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In the U.S., there were about 5.6 psychiatrists per 100,000 population in 2019 (OECD)[10]
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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)[6]
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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)[6]
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In the U.S., 26.3% of adults with mental illness reported unmet need (2019)[6]
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In the U.S., the average wait time for mental health care can exceed 4 weeks in many areas[11]
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In Canada, 25% of people report difficulty accessing mental health care[12]
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In the U.S., 55.3% of community mental health centers report workforce shortages[4]
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In the U.S., 42.0% of community mental health centers report difficulty recruiting psychiatrists[4]
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In the U.S., 38.6% report difficulty recruiting psychologists[4]
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In the U.S., 18.2% report high demand compared with staff capacity[4]
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WHO estimates that 4 out of 5 people with mental disorders do not receive care in low-income countries[1]
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In 2022, 1 in 4 (25%) of adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to cost[5]
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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[5]
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In 2022, 1 in 10 (10%) adults in the U.S. delayed mental health care due to stigma[5]
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In the U.S., 37% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot afford care (2022)[13]
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In the U.S., 26% of people with mental health conditions report that they cannot get care soon enough (2022)[13]
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In the U.S., 1 in 5 (20%) people with mental health conditions are uninsured (2022)[13]
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1.4 million people in the U.S. work in mental health occupations (2022)[11]
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In the U.S., employment for psychologists is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)[11]
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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)[11]
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In the U.S., employment for counselors and therapists is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS projection)[11]
Interpretation

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 & Economics12 stats

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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)[4]
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In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $201 billion annually in lost earnings (NAMI estimate)[21]
03
In the U.S., mental illness is estimated to cost $193.2 billion annually in direct and indirect costs (NAMI)[21]
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In the U.S., the total cost of serious mental illness was estimated at $317 billion in 2020 (NAMI estimate)[21]
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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)[13]
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WHO estimates that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life[1]
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In the U.S., mental health conditions are estimated to cost employers about $50 billion annually (estimate)[21]
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In the U.S., depression alone accounts for $326.8 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[22]
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In the U.S., anxiety disorders account for $184.6 billion in total societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[22]
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In the U.S., serious mental illness accounted for about $467.6 billion in societal costs (estimate, 2010s)[22]
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In the U.S., the cost of schizophrenia was estimated at $281.4 billion in 2013 (estimate)[22]
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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)[23]
Interpretation

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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