Mental Health Needs in the U.S. Compared to Nine Other Countries

Commonwealth Fund May 31, 2024
Munira Z. Gunja, Evan D. Gumas, Reginald D. Williams II

Findings from the Commonwealth Fund 2023 International Health Policy Survey

TOPLINES

Social drivers of health, such as food and housing insecurity, contribute to a higher rate of mental health needs among U.S. adults compared to other high-income nations

Investment in policies addressing social drivers of health is critical to lowering the rate of mental health needs in the U.S. and abroad

Overview

Like other high-income countries, the United States has experienced a rise in mental health conditions over the past four years. But unlike its peers, the U.S. does not guarantee access to affordable and comprehensive health care, including mental health care. Nearly a third of the 50 million U.S. adults with a mental health condition are unable to get...

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