CDC reports on the mental health of U.S. adults

Three new reports from the CDC outline the state of mental health among U.S. adults in 2019. More than 1 in 7 U.S. adults experienced some level of anxiety during 2019 — before the pandemic — while nearly 1 in 5 reported depression. Here's more about these reports:

• Anxiety: When asked about their anxiety symptoms in the two weeks prior to being surveyed, nearly 10% of adults reported mild anxiety, while around 3% reported severe forms of anxiety. Women and those aged 18-29 were most likely to report being anxious. 
• Depression: Nearly 12% of respondents reported mild depression symptoms in the two weeks prior to being surveyed, while nearly 3% reported severe depression. White and Black adults were most likely to report depression than other racial groups. 
• Treatment: Around 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported getting any mental health treatment last year. Around 16% said they had taken some medication, while around 10% reporting getting counseling.