In the United States
National Alliance on Mental Illness Facts
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021
The average delay between the onset of mental illness and treatment is 11 years
