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The Treatment Gap

Among U.S. adults with a Major Depressive Episode last year, 61% received treatment — which means 39% did not.

Treated 61% Not Treated 39%

Source: NIMH (Adults with Major Depressive Episode, 2021)

Key U.S. Mental Health Statistics

Adults with Any Mental Illness
23.1%
Adults with Major Depressive Episode
8.3%
Adults receiving any mental health treatment
20.3%

Sources: NIMH, CDC/NCHS Data Brief 419.

Young Adults (18–44): Treatment Gap

In 2021, only 23.2% received any mental health treatment — meaning about 76.8% did not.

Treated 23.2% Not Treated 76.8%

Source: CDC/NCHS Data Brief 444 (2019–2021).

Why We Care About Mental Health in America

When help is hard to reach, people stop seeking it. By connecting people to simple digital tools, welcoming communities, and evidence-based resources, MentalService helps make support easier, earlier, and more continuous — so fewer people fall through the cracks.

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