19%
Adults ever diagnosed with depression
In 2024, 19% of U.S. adults said a doctor or other health professional had told them they had a depressive disorder.
Source: CDC, 2024Mental health & counseling statistics in the United States
A current, plain-language reference for writers, community partners, and anyone seeking context around mental health and counseling care.
Last updated October 1, 2026Each statistic below links to its original federal source and names the year the information was collected. These figures describe different groups and measures, so they should not be compared as if they answer the same question.
12%
Adults regularly feeling anxious
In 2024, 12% of U.S. adults regularly reported feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.
Source: CDC, 202414%
Adults who received counseling or therapy
In 2024, 14% of U.S. adults received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in the prior 12 months.
Source: CDC, 202440%
High school students reporting depressive symptoms
In 2023, 40% of U.S. high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless for two weeks or more and stopping usual activities.
Source: CDC, 202320%
Youth reporting anxiety symptoms
Across 2021 to 2023, 20% of U.S. youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
Source: CDC, 2021–202319%
Adults ever diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
In 2024, 19% of U.S. adults said a doctor or other health professional had told them they had an anxiety disorder.
Source: CDC, 2024What these figures show
Need for care touches every generation.
Mental health data can bring useful context to conversations that are often private and difficult. It cannot tell an individual’s story, make a diagnosis, or replace the care of a qualified professional.
For people in Lincoln and the surrounding area who want counseling where faith can be part of the conversation, Shepherds Heart offers a compassionate place to begin.
How this page is maintained
This page summarizes the most recent figures shown on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Mental Health Data Channel as of October 1, 2026. Data years are shown with each statistic. The page will be reviewed regularly, with the source links and figures updated when newer federal data is available.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mental Health Conditions & Care
Accessed October 1, 2026. The page brings together recent national and state survey data on depression, anxiety, and mental health care.
Cite this page
Suggested citation: Shepherds Heart Counseling & Life Coaching. “Mental Health & Counseling Statistics in the United States.” Updated October 1, 2026. https://shepherdsheartclc.com/mental-health-statistics