Mental Health Statistics 2025: The Latest Facts, Figures, and Trends
Mental Health Statistics
Below are U.S. mental health statistics curated from trusted sources—NIMH, NAMI, Mental Health America, and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Every fact links to the original source, and the year is included when provided.
Use the filter or topic chips to quickly find stats on anxiety, depression, PTSD, youth mental health, treatment access, suicide, and more.
This information is for educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional diagnosis or care.
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If you are outside the United States, please contact local emergency services.
Last reviewed: August 2025.
U.S. Mental Health Statistics (NIMH • NAMI • MHA • Johns Hopkins)
| Fact | Source |
|---|---|
| An estimated 3.6% of U.S. adults had PTSD in the past year. | NIMH |
| Past year prevalence of PTSD among adults was higher for females (5.2%) than for males (1.8%). | NIMH |
| The lifetime prevalence of PTSD was 6.8%. | NIMH |
| Among adults with PTSD in the past year, 36.6% had serious impairment, 33.1% had moderate impairment, and 30.2% had mild impairment. | NIMH |
| An estimated 5.0% of adolescents had PTSD, and 1.5% had severe impairment. | NIMH |
| The prevalence of PTSD among adolescents was higher for females (8.0%) than for males (2.3%). | NIMH |
| Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. | Mental Health America |
| 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their lives. | Mental Health America |
| Half of people with mental health conditions will develop conditions by the age of 14. | Mental Health America |
| 59.3 million U.S. adults (23.1%) have a mental illness. | Mental Health America |
| 42.5 million U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder. | Mental Health America |
| Lifetime prevalence of any anxiety disorder is 31.6%. | Mental Health America |
| 46.5 million U.S. adults had a substance use disorder in the past year (18.1%). | Mental Health America |
| 2.2 million U.S. youth had a substance use disorder in the past year (8.7%). | Mental Health America |
| 3.3 million U.S. adults have bipolar disorder; past-year prevalence is 1.8%. | Mental Health America |
| An estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives. | Mental Health America |
| 22.5 million U.S. adults have major depression (8.8%). | Mental Health America |
| 4.8 million U.S. youth (ages 12–17) have major depression (19.5%). | Mental Health America |
| 3.6 million U.S. youth have severe depression (14.6%). | Mental Health America |
| 5.2% of U.S. adults have suicidal thoughts. | Mental Health America |
| 13.2 million U.S. adults have suicidal thoughts. | Mental Health America |
| 1.5% of U.S. adults made suicide plans (3.8 million people). | Mental Health America |
| 0.6% of U.S. adults attempted suicide (1.6 million people). | Mental Health America |
| 13.4% of U.S. youth (ages 12–17) have suicidal thoughts (3.4 million). | Mental Health America |
| 6.5% of U.S. youth (ages 12–17) made suicide plans (1.7 million). | Mental Health America |
| 3.7% of U.S. youth (ages 12–17) attempted suicide (953,000). | Mental Health America |
| 19.7% of African Americans have mental illness (6.1 million). | Mental Health America |
| 21.4% of Latinx/Hispanic Americans have mental illness (9.5 million). | Mental Health America |
| 16.8% of Asian Americans have mental illness (2.3 million). | Mental Health America |
| 19.6% of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives have mental illness (243,000). | Mental Health America |
| 35.2% of people identifying as multiracial have mental illness (1.8 million). | Mental Health America |
| 24.6% of White Americans have mental illness (1.8 million). | Mental Health America |
| Over 28 million U.S. adults with mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment. | Mental Health America |
| 28.2% of adults with mental illness report they try and can’t get treatment. | Mental Health America |
| 54.7% of adults with mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment. | Mental Health America |
| 59.8% of youth with depression did not receive any mental health treatment. | Mental Health America |
| 28% of youth with severe depression received some consistent treatment. | Mental Health America |
| 350:1 is the ratio of individuals in a state to available mental health providers. | Mental Health America |
| 10.8% of U.S. adults with mental illness are uninsured (over 5.5 million people). | Mental Health America |
| 10% of youth with private insurance did not have coverage for mental/emotional problems (over 1.2 million). | Mental Health America |
| 26% of Americans (ages 18+) have a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| 9.5% of American adults (ages 18+) will suffer from a depressive illness each year. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| 2.6% of Americans (ages 18+) have bipolar disorder in a given year. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| 1% of Americans are affected by schizophrenia. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| 18% of people ages 18–54 have an anxiety disorder in a given year. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| Four times as many men as women commit suicide. | Johns Hopkins Medicine |
| 23.1% of U.S. adults (59.3 million people) had any mental illness in 2022. | NIMH |
| 26.4% of U.S. adult females and 19.7% of males had any mental illness in 2022. | NIMH |
| Any-mental-illness prevalence by age in 2022: 36.2% (ages 18–25), 29.4% (26–49), 13.9% (50+). | NIMH |
| Any-mental-illness prevalence by race in 2022: 35.2% (two or more races), 24.6% (White), 19.7% (Black), 19.6% (AI/AN), 16.8% (Asian). | NIMH |
| 50.6% of U.S. adults with any mental illness received treatment in 2022. | NIMH |
| 15.4 million U.S. adults (6.0%) had serious mental illness in 2022. | NIMH |
| 7.1% of U.S. adult females and 4.8% of males had serious mental illness in 2022. | NIMH |
| 66.7% of U.S. adults with serious mental illness received treatment in 2022. | NIMH |
| 49.5% of U.S. adolescents had any mental disorder (lifetime prevalence, 2001–2004). | NIMH |
| 22.2% of U.S. adolescents with any mental disorder had severe impairment (2001–2004). | NIMH |
| 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. | NAMI |
| 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. | NAMI |
| 1 in 6 U.S. youth (ages 6–17) experience a mental health disorder each year. | NAMI |
| 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14. | NAMI |
| 75% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 24. | NAMI |
| Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10–14. | NAMI |
| 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). | NAMI |
| 5.5% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2021 (14.1 million people). | NAMI |
| 16.5% of U.S. youth (ages 6–17) experienced a mental health disorder in 2016. | NAMI |
| 7.6% of U.S. adults experienced a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness in 2021. | NAMI |
| Annual prevalence of schizophrenia is <1%. | NAMI |
| Annual prevalence of bipolar disorder is 2.8%. | NAMI |
| Annual prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is 3.6%. | NAMI |
| Annual prevalence of major depressive episode (MDE) is 8.3%. | NAMI |
| Annual prevalence of anxiety disorders is 19.1%. | NAMI |
| 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021. | NAMI |
| 65.4% of U.S. adults with serious mental illness received treatment in 2021. | NAMI |
| 50.6% of U.S. youth (ages 6–17) with a mental disorder received treatment in 2016. | NAMI |
| The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years. | NAMI |
| 10.6% of U.S. adults with mental illness had no insurance coverage in 2021. | NAMI |
| 11.9% of U.S. adults with serious mental illness had no insurance coverage in 2021. | NAMI |
| 33.5% of U.S. adults with mental illness also experienced a substance use disorder in 2021. | NAMI |
| The unemployment rate is 7.4% for U.S. adults with mental illness (vs 4.6% without) (2021). | NAMI |
| 21.1% of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. have a serious mental health condition. | NAMI |
| 19.7% of U.S. veterans experienced a mental illness in 2020 (3.9 million people). | NAMI |
| 9.6% of active component U.S. military service members experienced a mental health or substance use condition in 2021. | NAMI |
| 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition. | NAMI |
| 79% of people who die by suicide are male. | NAMI |
| Transgender adults are nearly 9 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. | NAMI |
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Mental health touches nearly every family I work with. When we look at clear, current statistics we can see the scope of need, who is most affected, and where care gaps still exist. That perspective helps us respond with compassion and with practical support that makes a difference.
Below you will find the latest numbers from trusted sources including NIMH, NAMI, Mental Health America, and Johns Hopkins Medicine. I keep the language plain and the sections easy to scan. When a source provides a year, I state it directly so you can understand the timeframe.
Overall Prevalence and Serious Mental Illness Statistics
Any mental illness among U.S. adults: 23.1% (59.3M) in 2022; highest ages 18–25 at 36.2%.
Serious mental illness among U.S. adults: 6.0% (15.4M) in 2022.
Half of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14; 75% by 24.
Nearly 1 in 5 adults has a diagnosable condition in a given year; ~46% at some point in life.
What It Means — Mental health concerns are common and often start early. If symptoms date back to the teens or early adulthood, a brief screening and a focused plan can speed relief.
Anxiety Disorders Statistics
Annual prevalence: about 19% of U.S. adults.
About 42.5M U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder; lifetime prevalence ~31.6%.
What It Means — Anxiety is very treatable. Skills work (breath, grounding, gradual exposure) plus trauma-informed approaches like EMDR can calm the body so you’re not “on alert” all day.
See our blog Anxiety in America: Statistics and Key Trends in 2025
Depression Statistics
Adults with a major depressive episode (past year): about 8.3%.
22.5M (8.8%) U.S. adults have major depression.
Youth 12–17: 4.8M (19.5%) have an MDE; 3.6M (14.6%) have severe depression.
What It Means — Depression narrows life. Therapy expands it with structure, connection, and practical routines; early support for teens can shorten episodes and prevent recurrence.
PTSD Statistics
Adults: past-year PTSD 3.6%; lifetime 6.8%.
By sex (past-year): females 5.2%, males 1.8%.
Severity among adults with PTSD: serious 36.6%, moderate 33.1%, mild 30.2%.
Adolescents: lifetime 5.0%; severe impairment 1.5%.
What It Means — PTSD is a stuck survival response. Trauma therapies (including EMDR) help the brain refile memories so triggers lose intensity and the nervous system settles.
Youth and Adolescents Statistics
1 in 6 youth (6–17) experience a mental health disorder each year.
Adolescents with any disorder (lifetime): 49.5%; with severe impairment: 22.2%.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among ages 10–14.
What It Means — For kids, small shifts matter—sleep, screens, structure, and safe adults to talk to. If something feels off, a quick check-in and skills plan can help fast.
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Conditions Statistics
Adults with SUD (past year): 46.5M (18.1%).
Youth with SUD (past year): 2.2M (8.7%).
Co-occurring SUD & mental illness (adults): 7.6% in 2021; among adults with MI, 33.5% had co-occurring SUD.
What It Means — When substance use and mental health overlap, integrated treatment works best—address cravings and coping at the same time to reduce relapse.
Treatment Access and Coverage Statistics
Adults with AMI who received treatment (2022): 50.6%; with SMI: 66.7%.
Adults with MI receiving treatment (2021): 47.2%; with SMI: 65.4%.
Average delay from symptom onset to treatment: 11 years.
Provider shortage: median ratio ~350:1 (population:provider).
What It Means — Don’t wait for a “perfect” opening. Telehealth, groups, and brief-focused care can create momentum and reduce symptoms while you navigate access.
Unmet Need and Insurance Statistics
>28M adults with mental illness received no treatment.
28.2% of adults with MI tried and couldn’t get treatment.
54.7% of adults with MI received no treatment.
Youth with depression receiving no treatment: 59.8%; only 28% with severe depression received consistent care.
Uninsured adults with MI: about 10.8% (>5.5M).
What It Means — If cost or coverage is blocking care, ask about sliding scale, superbills for out-of-network benefits, community clinics, or short-term treatment models.
Suicidal Thoughts, Plans, Attempts Statistics
Adults: thoughts 5.2% (~13.2M); plans 1.5%; attempts 0.6%.
Youth 12–17: thoughts 13.4% (~3.4M); plans 6.5%; attempts 3.7%.
Among suicide deaths: 46% had a diagnosed mental health condition; 79% are male.
What It Means — Suicidal thoughts signal urgent support. Create a safety plan, remove lethal means, and reach out now—call or text 988 in the U.S.
Diagnoses: Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Other Statistics
Bipolar disorder: 3.3M adults; 1.8% past-year; 4.4% lifetime (annual ≈2.8%).
Schizophrenia: annual prevalence <1%; ~1% affected overall.
What It Means — Clear diagnosis shapes effective care. If you see extreme mood shifts, disrupted sleep, or psychosis symptoms, early evaluation improves long-term outcomes.
Demographic Patterns and Disparities Statistics
Any mental illness by sex (2022): females 26.4%, males 19.7%.
By race/ethnicity (2022): two or more races 35.2%; White 24.6%; Black 19.7%; AI/AN 19.6%; Asian 16.8%.
Transgender adults are nearly 9× more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.
What It Means — Gaps reflect access, stress, and cultural barriers—not resilience. Culturally responsive, affirming care helps people engage and stay in treatment.
Veterans and Military Statistics
Veterans (2020): 19.7% (~3.9M) experienced a mental illness.
Active component service members (2021): 9.6% had a mental health or substance use condition.
What It Means — Service often leaves moral injury and hypervigilance. Trauma-informed care (including EMDR) targets these patterns so sleep and daily life feel safer.
Social Determinants: Employment and Homelessness Statistics
Unemployment: 7.4% among adults with MI vs 4.6% without (2021).
Homelessness: 21.1% have a serious mental health condition.
What It Means — Stability (housing, work, routine) boosts mental health. Pair therapy with practical supports—vocational services, case management, and community programs—for durable change.
What these numbers mean
First, mental health conditions are common and treatable. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and SMI affect millions of Americans, and modern treatments work for most people. Second, the time between first symptoms and first treatment is often long. Closing that gap improves outcomes and reduces family stress. Third, access is uneven. Efforts that improve affordability, convenience, cultural responsiveness, and continuity are not extras. They are essential parts of effective care.
If you are unsure where to begin, start small. Book a primary care appointment, schedule a therapy consult, or tell a trusted person that you want help. Small steps count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are anxiety and depression still rising
Rates remain persistently high and increases are most noticeable among younger groups in recent national snapshots. Exact percentages vary by dataset. The most current context appears in the anxiety and depression sections from NAMI and the broader prevalence summaries from NIMH.
How do I know if it is time for therapy
Consider therapy when symptoms last about two weeks or more, when they interfere with work, school, sleep, eating, or relationships, or when you are using alcohol or substances to cope. Earlier help usually means shorter treatment and a quicker return to normal routines.
What if therapy did not help before
Approach and fit matter. If a past round of CBT stalled, EMDR, ACT, or exposure based work could be a better match. If weekly talk therapy was not enough, adding skills practice or medication may create progress. Ask providers how they measure outcomes and how they will adjust the plan if goals are not met.
If you’re looking for support
If you are in Colorado or prefer virtual sessions anywhere in the state, my practice offers compassionate, evidence based therapy for individuals, couples, and teens. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship stress, we will build a plan that fits your life. You can request an appointment or a free 15 minute consultation and we will map out your next step together.
Sources
NIMH: Mental Illness Statistics
NIMH: PTSD Statistics
NAMI: Mental Health By the Numbers
Mental Health America: Quick Facts
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Mental Health Disorder Statistics
