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Overall Prevalence
- 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year
- About 57.8 million adults (22.8%) live with a mental illness
- 1 in 25 adults live with a serious mental illness
- Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million adults
- Depression rates have increased by 60% over the past decade
- 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless
- 1 in 5 youth have seriously considered suicide
- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among ages 10–24
- Only about 50% of people with mental illness receive treatment
- Up to 70% of youth with mental health conditions do not receive care
- Women are more likely to experience depression and seek treatment
- LGBTQ+ adults experience mental illness at over twice the national rate (50%+)
- Higher rates are also seen in underserved and marginalized communities
- Suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Mental health conditions significantly affect work, relationships, and daily functioning
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