Sharing a snapshot of the behavioral health of the United States with regards to serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, underage drinking and the percentages of those who seek treatment for these disorders.

YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE

• Marijuana Use – In the U.S., the mean age of first marijuana use in 2012 was 13.9 years. p. 5
• Nonmedical Pain Reliever Use
• Illicit Drug Use
• Cigarette Use
• Age at First Use and Risk Perceptions – In the U.S., 56.4% of 12- to 17-year olds in 2012 perceived no great risk from marijuana use once or twice a week, and 60.3% perceived no great risk from having five or more drinks once or twice a week. p. 5
  

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND TREATMENT

• Depression
• Treatment for Depression – In the U.S., 9.1% of 12-to 17-year-olds (an estimated 2.2 million youths) in 2012 had at least one MDE (Major Depressive Episode) within the year prior to being surveyed. p. 6

ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AND TREATMENT

• Thoughts of Suicide – In the U.S., 3.9% of adults (an estimated 9 million individuals) in 2012 reported having serious thoughts of suicide within the year prior to being surveyed. p. 8
• Serious Mental Illness
• Treatment for Serious Mental Illness

SUBSTANCE USE

• Alcohol Dependence and Abuse – In 2012, 18- to 25-year olds had the highest rate of alcohol dependence or abuse (14.3%) among persons aged 12 or older. p. 11
• Illicit Drug Dependence and Abuse
• Heavy Alcohol Use

SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT

• Enrollment and Treatment Focus – In 2012, in a single-day count, 1.25 million persons in the U.S. were enrolled in substance abuse treatment – an increase from 1.19 million persons in 2008. p. 14
• Alcohol
• Opioids (Medication-Assisted Therapy)
• Illicit Drugs

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