QuickStats: Mental Health Treatment Trends Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Age Group — United States, 2019–2023
2024
Mental Health Treatment Trends Among Adults in the U.S. (2019–2023)
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Author Information
Author(s): Elizabeth M. Briones, PhD, Abhigya Giri, MPH
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The percentage of adults receiving mental health treatment increased from 19.2% to 23.9% from 2019 to 2023, with no significant change for those aged 65 and older.
Supporting Evidence
- From 2019 to 2023, the percentage of adults who had received any mental health treatment during the past 12 months increased from 19.2% to 23.9%.
- This pattern was similar among adults aged 18–44 and 45–64 years.
- No significant change was observed among adults aged ≥65 years.
Takeaway
More adults are getting help for their mental health now than a few years ago, but older adults aren't seeing the same increase.
Methodology
Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 18 years and older in the U.S.
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