Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States

CDC says "Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.

• More than 50% will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime.

• 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.

• 1 in 5 children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental illness.

• 1 in 25 Americans lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression."

Prevalence and Treatment Fast Facts

References

Learn About Mental Health (CDC)

Mental Health By the Numbers (NAMI)

Mental Health Information Statistics (NIMH)

Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC)