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What percentage of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021?
What percentage of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021?
Which demographic group has the highest reported annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults?
Which demographic group has the highest reported annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults?
What is the approximate number of U.S. adults who experienced serious mental illness in 2021?
What is the approximate number of U.S. adults who experienced serious mental illness in 2021?
What percentage of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2016?
What percentage of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2016?
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Which statement is TRUE about mental illness and the U.S. population based on the provided information?
Which statement is TRUE about mental illness and the U.S. population based on the provided information?
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What is the relationship between mental illness and stigma according to the text?
What is the relationship between mental illness and stigma according to the text?
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What is the purpose of collecting and sharing statistics on mental illness?
What is the purpose of collecting and sharing statistics on mental illness?
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Which of these is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason for collecting data on mental illness?
Which of these is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason for collecting data on mental illness?
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Study Notes
Mental Illness Prevalence in the US
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness annually.
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness annually.
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth (aged 6-17) experience a mental health disorder annually.
- 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14; 75% by age 24.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14-year-olds.
Mental Illness in 2021 (Adults)
- 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness (57.8 million people).
- 5.5% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness (14.1 million people).
- 7.6% of U.S. adults had a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness (19.4 million people).
Mental Illness in 2016 (Youth 6-17)
- 16.5% of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder (7.7 million people).
Mental Illness Prevalence by Demographic Group (Adults)
- Annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults by group:
- Non-Hispanic Asian: 16.4%
- Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 18.1%
- Non-Hispanic Black or African American: 21.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
- Non-Hispanic White: 23.9%
- Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native: 26.6%
- Non-Hispanic mixed/multiracial: 34.9%
- Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual: 50.2%
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Description
This quiz explores the prevalence of mental illness among different demographic groups in the United States, highlighting statistics from 2021 and previous years. Discover key facts about how mental health affects adults and youth and the implications of these trends.
