It is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (59.3 million in 2022; 23.1% of the U.S. adult population). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe.

Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults.

The information on these pages includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illnesses among the U.S. population. In addition, information is provided about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.

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Feb 13, 2024 · In 2022, it was estimated that around 36 percent of those in the U.S. aged 18 to 25 years and 29 percent of those aged 26 to 49 years suffered from some form of mental illness in the past...

In 2021-2022, 23% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. More than 5% of the U.S. adult population (12.8 million people) reported experiencing serious thoughts of suicide.

23.08% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. 5.86% experienced a severe mental illness. The state prevalence of adult mental illness ranges from 19.38% in New Jersey to 29.19% in Utah.

An estimated 26% of Americans ages 18 and older -- about 1 in 4 adults -- suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. In particular, depressive illnesses tend to co-occur with substance use and anxiety disorders.