U.S Statistics on Mental Health

  • 1 out of 5 young people will develop a mental illness in their lifetime

    Half of all mental illnesses show early signs before age 14

    3 out 4 mental illness begin before age 24

    1 in 4 adults living with serious mental problems struggle with substance dependence

    Resource: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-mental-health

  • Less than half of Americans with mental health conditions receive treatment. The average delay from the onset of mental health symptoms to treatment is 11 years.

    Only 38% of adults and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive clinical treatment

  • Suicides are the second leading cause of death among adolescents.

  • 1 in 5 Adults experience MH issue within their lifetime

    1 in 10 young people experience a period of major depression

    1 in 20 U.S. Americans live with serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression)

  • Nearly 40% of adults reported anxiety or depressive symptoms during the pandemic

    Over 30% reported difficulty with sleeping and appetites

    12% increase in alcohol consumption

    12% increase in chronic conditions

    These changes are correlated with stress and worry about COVID-19

  • Any mental illness (AMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. AMI can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment

    Serious mental illness (SMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.

    African Americans have a 20% higher rate of SMI issues

    African American Youth who are exposed to violence are at greater risk of PTSD diagnosis

    (Source: HHS Office of Minority Health)

  • • Call 911 (Emergency)

    • Call 988 mental health crisis service hotline

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline:800-799-7233

    • National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4AChild (422-4453)

    • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)

    • Veteran’s Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255)