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Statistics

Understanding the scope of mental health problems and treatment in the United States is central to NIMH’s mission. Much of what we understand in this area comes from research in the field of epidemiology; the scientific study of patterns of health and illness within a population. Research on psychiatric epidemiology shows that mental disorders are common throughout the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year, and that only a fraction of those affected receive treatment.

The resource below represents an extensive collection of our best statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental disorders. Equally important are sections that have been included on mental health-related disability and on suicide.

This resource is a continuing work in progress, and will be updated regularly as new statistics are released. As it continues to develop, NIMH seeks users’ comments and suggestions on its content, as well as its usability. Comments may be sent to NIMHstatistics@mail.nih.gov

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Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

* Prevalence of Serious Mental Illness Among U.S. Adults by Age, Sex, and Race in 2008 (NSDUH)

By Disorder
Any Disorder

* Adults
* Children & Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders

* Any Anxiety Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Agoraphobia
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Generalized Anxiety Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
o Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Among Adults
* Panic Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Social Phobia
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Specific Phobia
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

* Adults
* Children & Adolescents

Autism

* Autism

Eating Disorders

* Adults
o Anorexia Nervosa
o Binge Eating Disorder
o Bulimia Nervosa
* Children & Adolescents

Mood Disorders

* Any Mood Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Bipolar Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Dysthymic Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents
* Major Depressive Disorder
o Adults
o Children & Adolescents

Personality Disorders

* Any Personality Disorder
* Antisocial Personality Disorder
* Avoidant Personality Disorder
* Borderline Personality Disorder

Schizophrenia

* Schizophrenia

Use of Mental Health Services and Treatment

* Adults
* Children & Adolescents

Specific Populations