Adult mental health illness rates by state

Becker's Healthcare August 7, 2024
Mackenzie Bean

Utah has the highest percentage of adults reporting mental illness of any U.S. state, according to a recent analysis from KFF.

The organization analyzed 2021-22 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health to identify the percentage of adults reporting a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder in the past year. KFF noted the estimates reflect indicators of mental illness rather than direct diagnoses.

Nationwide, 23.1% of adults reported having a mental illness in the past year.

Here’s how each state and Washington, D.C., stacked up:

Note: The list includes ties.

1. Utah — 29.2% of adults reported mental illness in the past year
2. Idaho — 28.0%
3. Oregon — 27.5%
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