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Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of
mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. Our work is informed, designed, and led by the lived
experience of those most affected. Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of
all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct
service. We envision a world in which all people and communities have equitable opportunity for mental
well-being and are enabled to flourish and live with purpose and meaning.
Our report is a collection of data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia and seeks to answer the
following questions:
• How many adults and youth have mental health issues?
• How many adults and youth have substance use issues?
• How many adults and youth have access to insurance?
• How many adults and youth have access to adequate insurance?
• How many adults and youth have access to mental health care?
• Which states have higher barriers to accessing mental health care?
Our goal:
• To provide a snapshot of mental health status among youth and adults for policy and program
planning, analysis, and evaluation;
• To track changes in the prevalence of mental health issues and access to mental health care;
• To understand how changes in national data reflect the impact of legislation and policies; and
• To increase dialogue with and improve outcomes for individuals and families with mental health needs.