This share rises to about half (48%) among those with self-reported fair or poor mental health status, with about four in ten or more White (53%), Black (47%), and Hispanic (39%) adults who report ...
Racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to multiple factors including inaccessibility of high quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health.
Employees struggling with mental health issues also are much less likely to remain with any employer for long (U.S. Workers Facing Increasing Mental Health Challenges, 2024). Bad mental health among workers results in an unproductive, turmoil-filled workplace, which is bad for business and the US economy as a whole.
In 2019, approximately 51 million U.S. adults aged ≥18 years reported any mental illness,* and 7.7% reported a past-year substance use disorder † (1).Although reported prevalence estimates of certain mental disorders, substance use, or substance use disorders are not generally higher among racial and ethnic minority groups, persons in these groups are often less likely to receive treatment ...
SOURCE: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, August 2021–August 2023. Data table for Figure 1. ... Nearly 40% of adolescents and adults with depression received counseling or therapy with a mental health professional in the previous 12 months (39.3%) (Figure 5, Table 5). A higher percentage ...
The research indicates that between 2011 and 2022, there has been an alarming increase in mental health issues, exacerbated by socio-economic factors and access to health resources. Furthermore, these disparities were notably influenced by age, gender, and racial and ethnic backgrounds, suggesting that certain demographic groups are ...
Mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviors, and individuals can experience these while also having substance use disorders (SUD).8 Black adults had a 2.2 times higher rate of SUD and a 1.9 times higher rate of co-occurring
Substantial gaps in prevalence data persist globally, particularly in children and in low-income countries. Despite increased scientific production in the 2000s, most mental disorders remain under-represented. Coordinated global efforts are required to enhance mental health data collection and address these gaps.
Fast 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
Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. The information on these pages includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illnesses among the U.S ...
Across disciplines, disparities in health and mental health for racial and ethnic minorities are well documented (American Psychological Association (APA), 2009; Smedley, Stith, & Nelson, 2003; SAMHSA, 2015; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001).
Expanding access to mental health services and insurance coverage remains essential for equitable care. 61,62 Targeted mental health support programs can be enhanced to acknowledge the distinct experiences, stressors, and cultural factors faced by different racial and ethnic groups, 63 recognizing that the association between discrimination and ...
In 2015, among adults with any mental illness, 48% of whites received mental health services, compared with 31% of blacks and Hispanics, and 22% of Asians. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2015 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. 2016)
The ethical implications of inequalities in mental health for people and nations are profound and must be addressed in efforts to fulfil key bioethics principles of medicine and public health: respect for individuals, justice, beneficence, and non-malfeasance. ... World Health Statistics. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2007. [Google Scholar ...
The National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and philanthropic organizations should address research gaps related to intervention development and implementation — prioritizing interventions that target inequities in emotional, mental, and behavioral health, that are needed for different age groups, and that are co-created with the populations they are ...
Mental health issues are a rapidly increasing problem in the US. Little is known about mental health and healthcare among Arizona’s Hispanic population. Methods. We assess differences in mental health service need, mental health diagnoses, and illicit drug use among 7,578 White and Hispanic participants in the 2010 Arizona Health Survey. Results
