Mental Health Topic Guide

Mental health is about how we think, feel, and connect with others. It affects how we handle stress, make decisions, and go about our daily lives. When our mental health is good, it helps us take care of our responsibilities and enjoy life. When it is not, it can affect our physical health, our self-esteem, and how we behave and relate to other people.

Some people have mental health symptoms that are strong, long-lasting, and make it hard to function day to day. This may be a sign of a mental health condition, such as depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or panic disorder. Others may not have a diagnosed condition but still struggle with their mental health. This can include feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally distressed.

American Indian/Alaska Native

In 2024, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults were 11% more likely than U.S. adults overall to report having a mental illness in the past year. In 2024, AI/AN adults were 17% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental health treatment in the past year. In 2023, AI/AN high school students were 21% more likely than students nationwide to report attempting suicide in the past year. In 2022, AI/AN people were 91% more likely to die by suicide than the U.S. population overall.

For additional data on mental health and American Indians/Alaska Natives, please visit our Population Profiles.

Asian American

In 2024, Asian American adults were 27% less likely than U.S. adults overall to report having a mental illness in the past year. In 2024, Asian American adults were 45% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental health treatment in the past year. In 2023, Asian American male high school students were 10% more likely than other U.S. male students to report attempting suicide in the past year. In 2022, Asian Americans were 51% less likely to die by suicide than the U.S. population overall.

For additional data on mental health and Asian Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.

Black/African American

In 2024, Black/African American adults were 11% less likely than U.S. adults overall to report having a mental illness in the past year. In 2024, Black/African American adults were 36% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental health treatment in the past year. In 2023, Black/African American high school students were 8% more likely than students nationwide to report attempting suicide in the past year. In 2022, Black/African Americans were 37% less likely to die by suicide than the U.S. population overall.

For additional data on mental health and Black/African Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.

Hispanic/Latino

In 2024, Hispanic/Latino adults were 12% less likely than U.S. adults overall to report having a mental illness in the past year. In 2024, Hispanic/Latino adults were 28% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental health treatment in the past year. In 2023, Hispanic/Latino female high school students were 17% more likely than other U.S. female students to report attempting suicide in the past year. In 2022, Hispanic/Latino Americans were 43% less likely to die by suicide than the U.S. population overall.

For additional data on mental health and Hispanic Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

In 2024, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults were 48% less likely than U.S. adults overall to report having a mental illness in the past year. In 2024, NHPI adults were 60% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental health treatment in the past year. In 2023, NHPI high school students were 61% more likely than students nationwide to report attempting suicide in the past year. In 2022, NHPI people were 1% more likely to die by suicide than the U.S. population overall.

For additional data on mental health and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, please visit our Population Profiles.