Behavorial Health SLC statistics

Prevalence of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Approximately 48.4 million Americans aged 12+ experienced a substance use disorder in the past year.

Alcohol Use Disorder Prevalence

Approximately 27.9 million Americans experience alcohol use disorder annually.

Drug Use Disorder Prevalence

About 28.2 million Americans experience drug use disorders.

Co-occurring Disorders

Individuals who experience both mental illness and substance use disorder simultaneously.

Adult Mental Illness Prevalence

About 61.5 million adults (23.4%) experience mental illness annually.

Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Approximately 14.6 million adults (5.6%) experience serious mental illness each year.

Major Depressive Episode in Adolescents

Approximately 15.4% of adolescents (3.8 million) experience a major depressive episode annually.

Anxiety in Adolescents

Around 18.8% of adolescents experience moderate or severe anxiety symptoms.

SAMHSA Mission

To reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

SAMHSA Strategic Priorities

1 Prevent substance misuse and addiction 2 Enhance suicide prevention and mental health services 3 Promote resilience for youth and families 4 Integrate behavioral and physical healthcare 5 Strengthen behavioral health workforce.

SBIRT Model

Evidence-based approach for early intervention. Components: Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment.

How many adults in the U.S. experience any mental illness (AMI) each year?

Approximately 61.5 million adults (about 1 in 5 adults) experience any mental illness annually.

What percentage of U.S. adults experience any mental illness (AMI)?

About 23.4% of U.S. adults experience any mental illness in a given year.

How many adults experience serious mental illness (SMI) annually?

About 14.6 million adults experience serious mental illness each year.

What percentage of adults experience serious mental illness?

Approximately 5.6% of adults experience serious mental illness.

How many adolescents experience at least one major depressive episode each year?

About 3.8 million adolescents (ages 12–17) experience a major depressive episode annually.

What percentage of adolescents experience a major depressive episode annually?

About 15.4% of adolescents experience a major depressive episode.

How many Americans experience a substance use disorder annually?

Approximately 48.4 million Americans aged 12+ experience a substance use disorder each year.

How many people have alcohol use disorder in the United States?

About 27.9 million people experience alcohol use disorder annually.

How many people experience drug use disorder?

About 28.2 million people experience a drug use disorder annually.

How many Americans have co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder?

Approximately 21.5 million adults experience both conditions simultaneously.

How many Americans used illicit drugs in the past year?

Approximately 70 million Americans aged 12+ used illicit drugs within the past year.

What is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?

Cannabis (marijuana) is the most commonly used illicit drug.

How many Americans used marijuana in the past year?

Approximately 61.9 million Americans reported marijuana use in the past year.

How many Americans misuse prescription opioids annually?

About 8.9 million Americans misuse prescription opioids each year.

What age group has the highest rate of substance use disorder?

Young adults ages 18–25 have the highest rates of substance use disorder.

How many adults with mental illness do not receive treatment?

Nearly 50% of adults with mental illness receive no treatment.

How many adults with serious mental illness receive no treatment?

Approximately one-third of adults with serious mental illness receive no treatment.

What percentage of individuals with substance use disorder receive treatment?

Only about 10% of individuals with substance use disorder receive treatment.

How many drug overdose deaths occur annually in the U.S.?

More than 100,000 overdose deaths occur annually, with opioids responsible for the majority.

What percentage of people with substance use disorders also experience mental illness?

About 45% of people with substance use disorders have a co-occurring mental illness.

What is the most common mental illness in the United States?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses.

How many people experience anxiety disorders each year?

Approximately 40 million adults experience anxiety disorders annually.

Statistics from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

How many adults experience mental illness in the United States according to NAMI?

About 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year.

How many adolescents experience a mental health condition annually?

About 1 in 6 youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder annually.

How many Americans experience serious mental illness according to NAMI?

About 1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness.

What percentage of individuals with mental illness receive treatment?

Only about 50% of individuals with mental illness receive treatment.

How many people with mental illness are uninsured?

Millions remain uninsured, and lack of insurance is a major barrier to treatment.

What percentage of homeless individuals have mental illness?

Approximately 25% of people experiencing homelessness have serious mental illness.

How many incarcerated individuals have mental illness?

About 2 in 5 people in jail have a history of mental illness.

What percentage of youth with depression receive treatment?

Only about 50% of youth with depression receive treatment.

How many adults with serious mental illness are employed?

Only about 35% of adults with serious mental illness are employed.

What percentage of the population experiences depression at some point in life?

About 16–20% of individuals will experience major depressive disorder during their lifetime.

What percentage of identical twins share schizophrenia if one twin has it?

Approximately 40–50% concordance rate among identical twins.

What percentage of the population develops schizophrenia?

About 1% of the global population develops schizophrenia.

What age does schizophrenia most commonly begin?

Typically late adolescence to early adulthood (ages 18–30).

What percentage of adults experience anxiety disorders at some point in life?

About 30% of adults experience anxiety disorders during their lifetime.

What percentage of people experience PTSD after a traumatic event?

About 7–8% of people develop PTSD at some point in their lives.

What percentage of people with PTSD recover within a year?

Approximately 50% recover within one year, while others experience chronic symptoms.