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Table 8.1C – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 631 981 404 583 467 754
18-25 163 282 102 177 117 202
18-20 144 219 76 124 105 171
21-25 165 287 97 163 122 215
26 or Older 599 937 385 558 441 729
26-49 366 552 232 371 266 400
26-29 194 288 120 179 145 220
30-34 213 345 135 224 155 238
35-39 190 298 114 188 148 233
40-44 175 268 102 172 135 208
45-49 160 266 100 181 125 199
50 or Older 460 737 297 431 339 595
50-54 230 370 158 170 171 326
55-59 254 407 164 206 183 347
60-64 207 346 119 242 172 254
65 or Older 295 458 172 276 232 365
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.1D – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 0.25 0.39 0.33 0.48 0.36 0.58
18-25 0.48 0.84 0.60 1.06 0.70 1.21
18-20 0.78 1.40 0.91 1.67 1.15 2.11
21-25 0.60 1.07 0.79 1.36 0.90 1.54
26 or Older 0.28 0.43 0.37 0.53 0.39 0.64
26-49 0.36 0.54 0.46 0.74 0.52 0.78
26-29 0.87 1.35 1.16 1.80 1.27 1.98
30-34 0.78 1.24 1.04 1.71 1.13 1.73
35-39 0.78 1.16 1.02 1.64 1.12 1.66
40-44 0.80 1.24 0.99 1.63 1.17 1.82
45-49 0.74 1.24 0.92 1.73 1.11 1.80
50 or Older 0.40 0.63 0.55 0.79 0.55 0.96
50-54 1.04 1.64 1.45 1.85 1.47 2.58
55-59 1.08 1.68 1.49 1.82 1.47 2.65
60-64 0.94 1.50 1.18 2.10 1.40 2.21
65 or Older 0.56 0.84 0.73 1.13 0.80 1.22
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.2C – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 631 981 163 282 599 937 366 552 460 737
GENDER                    
Male 404 583 102 177 385 558 232 371 297 431
Female 467 754 117 202 441 729 266 400 339 595
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 558 868 143 237 533 836 318 600 422 740
White 603 888 162 270 565 831 360 507 424 652
Black or African American 223 419 65 123 207 393 147 240 143 306
AIAN 39 * 10 * 37 * 20 * * *
NHOPI 32 * * * 30 * 29 * * *
Asian 157 214 45 88 147 194 97 142 107 128
Two or More Races 101 216 38 73 93 203 72 103 61 *
Hispanic or Latino 267 427 82 142 249 409 174 321 180 323
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 469 673 124 236 441 609 341 508 267 344
Part-Time 268 380 119 184 240 328 151 229 186 234
Unemployed 147 235 59 109 128 210 93 175 91 124
Other1 479 766 97 168 469 757 184 330 413 677
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.2D – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 0.25 0.39 0.48 0.84 0.28 0.43 0.36 0.54 0.40 0.63
GENDER                    
Male 0.33 0.48 0.60 1.06 0.37 0.53 0.46 0.74 0.55 0.79
Female 0.36 0.58 0.70 1.21 0.39 0.64 0.52 0.78 0.55 0.96
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.27 0.41 0.55 0.92 0.29 0.45 0.39 0.60 0.41 0.66
White 0.31 0.49 0.68 1.07 0.34 0.53 0.47 0.70 0.45 0.72
Black or African American 0.65 1.16 1.12 2.27 0.72 1.31 0.94 1.59 1.09 2.20
AIAN 2.70 * 3.97 * 3.11 * 3.47 * * *
NHOPI 2.85 * * * 3.15 * 4.85 * * *
Asian 1.01 1.48 1.89 3.52 1.12 1.59 1.26 1.86 1.91 2.28
Two or More Races 1.92 3.50 2.99 5.20 2.30 4.31 2.88 4.29 3.72 *
Hispanic or Latino 0.65 1.02 1.07 1.84 0.74 1.19 0.84 1.32 1.39 2.16
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.33 0.51 0.69 1.46 0.36 0.53 0.41 0.66 0.61 0.86
Part-Time 0.74 1.09 1.00 1.65 0.91 1.33 1.20 1.84 1.26 1.78
Unemployed 1.24 1.68 1.43 2.58 1.68 2.09 1.81 2.53 3.32 3.46
Other1 0.49 0.76 0.89 1.55 0.53 0.83 0.86 1.44 0.62 0.97
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.3C – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 631 981 163 282 599 937 366 552 460 737
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 276 425 69 108 265 398 138 249 223 292
Midwest 270 401 67 102 258 377 140 242 207 280
South 366 639 104 181 342 620 245 339 255 491
West 332 540 80 150 318 524 193 310 225 403
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 599 840 193 275 548 803 365 524 401 611
Small Metro 454 682 120 234 416 617 243 380 287 479
Nonmetro 288 459 68 127 269 423 150 246 195 322
Urbanized 187 323 48 81 169 300 98 175 118 230
Less Urbanized 222 330 46 98 207 300 102 179 159 224
Completely Rural 102 143 19 18 90 139 49 74 53 97
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 295 560 136 192 260 520 156 278 194 434
100-199% 349 569 90 181 326 533 170 286 269 440
200% or More 579 827 132 237 551 790 374 533 393 581
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 241 407 60 105 237 433 121 205 197 384
High School Graduate 349 582 99 176 331 613 195 325 257 495
Some College/Associate’s Degree 410 532 170 262 366 572 241 371 283 419
College Graduate 425 484 76 152 408 510 280 391 287 331
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 578 773 181 289 536 715 345 510 405 542
Medicaid/CHIP 330 570 85 160 317 528 190 314 238 419
Other3 394 669 49 102 394 671 130 225 369 623
No Coverage 208 344 67 130 193 312 158 272 111 147
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.3D – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 0.25 0.39 0.48 0.84 0.28 0.43 0.36 0.54 0.40 0.63
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 0.63 0.97 1.19 1.90 0.70 1.05 0.81 1.47 1.07 1.38
Midwest 0.52 0.77 0.93 1.44 0.58 0.84 0.69 1.19 0.85 1.13
South 0.39 0.67 0.82 1.43 0.42 0.74 0.63 0.87 0.58 1.10
West 0.56 0.90 0.99 1.87 0.62 1.01 0.76 1.22 0.86 1.52
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 0.34 0.53 0.69 1.20 0.37 0.60 0.48 0.76 0.57 0.89
Small Metro 0.45 0.76 0.79 1.41 0.50 0.82 0.67 0.99 0.67 1.23
Nonmetro 0.61 0.97 1.11 1.93 0.68 1.07 0.81 1.42 0.94 1.46
Urbanized 0.92 1.64 1.61 2.70 1.02 1.92 1.18 2.43 1.45 2.70
Less Urbanized 0.95 1.39 1.67 3.15 1.05 1.49 1.25 1.96 1.49 2.17
Completely Rural 1.68 2.66 3.05 4.50 1.77 2.86 2.16 4.71 2.07 2.91
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 0.77 1.23 1.09 1.69 0.94 1.50 0.98 1.58 1.59 2.63
100-199% 0.66 1.05 0.95 1.83 0.74 1.21 0.81 1.31 1.16 1.90
200% or More 0.29 0.45 0.67 1.14 0.31 0.48 0.44 0.65 0.43 0.66
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 0.72 1.41 1.10 2.45 0.84 1.57 1.03 1.80 1.23 2.37
High School Graduate 0.51 0.84 0.79 1.35 0.59 0.93 0.79 1.21 0.80 1.29
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.46 0.70 0.78 1.35 0.52 0.81 0.66 1.03 0.80 1.16
College Graduate 0.43 0.63 1.23 2.22 0.45 0.64 0.59 0.84 0.66 0.92
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 0.30 0.45 0.64 1.05 0.32 0.48 0.43 0.66 0.46 0.68
Medicaid/CHIP 0.77 1.18 0.93 1.69 0.92 1.38 0.95 1.52 1.63 2.43
Other3 0.50 0.82 1.59 3.42 0.52 0.85 1.46 2.26 0.55 0.88
No Coverage 0.72 1.10 1.15 2.07 0.82 1.28 0.93 1.49 1.75 2.51
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.4C – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 328 571 203 332 257 437
18-25 90 176 57 107 70 130
18-20 63 101 35 68 48 83
21-25 83 159 48 87 64 125
26 or Older 315 525 193 312 250 413
26-49 195 316 117 210 163 231
26-29 98 147 63 91 74 114
30-34 101 158 65 98 76 119
35-39 96 153 57 97 79 111
40-44 88 129 51 79 71 103
45-49 83 154 48 113 66 105
50 or Older 226 405 148 224 177 346
50-54 125 171 90 95 84 142
55-59 127 247 89 92 93 229
60-64 97 208 41 151 85 143
65 or Older 112 200 73 112 86 165
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.4D – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 0.13 0.23 0.17 0.27 0.20 0.34
18-25 0.27 0.53 0.34 0.64 0.42 0.78
18-20 0.44 0.77 0.50 1.03 0.69 1.26
21-25 0.37 0.68 0.45 0.80 0.56 1.05
26 or Older 0.15 0.24 0.19 0.30 0.22 0.36
26-49 0.19 0.31 0.23 0.42 0.32 0.45
26-29 0.52 0.79 0.67 1.01 0.80 1.21
30-34 0.43 0.66 0.58 0.82 0.65 1.01
35-39 0.44 0.66 0.55 0.89 0.68 0.92
40-44 0.44 0.66 0.53 0.81 0.69 1.03
45-49 0.40 0.77 0.48 1.12 0.62 1.04
50 or Older 0.20 0.35 0.27 0.41 0.29 0.56
50-54 0.59 0.84 0.87 1.06 0.79 1.28
55-59 0.59 1.08 0.85 0.85 0.84 1.93
60-64 0.46 0.97 0.42 1.39 0.77 1.36
65 or Older 0.21 0.37 0.31 0.46 0.30 0.55
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.5C – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 328 571 90 176 315 525 195 316 226 405
GENDER                    
Male 203 332 57 107 193 312 117 210 148 224
Female 257 437 70 130 250 413 163 231 177 346
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 296 534 79 160 282 493 175 294 203 402
White 273 495 77 153 258 450 167 269 189 341
Black or African American 95 251 29 46 91 246 63 107 63 216
AIAN 27 37 6 * 26 35 11 * * *
NHOPI 11 8 * * 11 * 11 * * *
Asian 67 63 23 42 62 47 47 40 41 25
Two or More Races 51 88 16 49 48 73 35 55 33 *
Hispanic or Latino 150 198 42 68 142 185 97 147 103 118
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 203 310 66 108 194 284 151 221 111 171
Part-Time 132 205 53 100 121 177 79 121 94 125
Unemployed 81 148 26 67 76 131 60 96 46 94
Other1 220 408 43 86 216 396 103 182 178 351
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.5D – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 0.13 0.23 0.27 0.53 0.15 0.24 0.19 0.31 0.20 0.35
GENDER                    
Male 0.17 0.27 0.34 0.64 0.19 0.30 0.23 0.42 0.27 0.41
Female 0.20 0.34 0.42 0.78 0.22 0.36 0.32 0.45 0.29 0.56
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.14 0.25 0.30 0.62 0.15 0.27 0.22 0.34 0.20 0.38
White 0.17 0.31 0.39 0.76 0.18 0.31 0.27 0.44 0.22 0.40
Black or African American 0.30 0.77 0.60 0.97 0.35 0.89 0.46 0.79 0.52 1.63
AIAN 1.87 2.57 2.58 * 2.16 2.80 2.07 * * *
NHOPI 1.13 0.93 * * 1.33 * 2.03 * * *
Asian 0.46 0.44 1.09 1.98 0.50 0.38 0.64 0.58 0.77 0.45
Two or More Races 1.13 1.79 1.61 4.14 1.37 1.97 1.66 2.66 2.17 *
Hispanic or Latino 0.36 0.47 0.55 0.88 0.42 0.54 0.47 0.68 0.80 0.87
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.16 0.26 0.42 0.79 0.17 0.27 0.21 0.33 0.27 0.44
Part-Time 0.40 0.64 0.58 1.09 0.49 0.77 0.72 1.10 0.69 1.00
Unemployed 0.80 1.09 0.78 1.76 1.10 1.32 1.29 1.52 1.91 2.63
Other1 0.26 0.43 0.53 0.93 0.28 0.46 0.56 0.89 0.30 0.54
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.6C – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 328 571 90 176 315 525 195 316 226 405
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 141 183 37 70 135 169 65 124 121 97
Midwest 136 248 39 73 129 237 76 159 101 165
South 199 382 59 111 193 360 133 186 125 307
West 173 260 46 84 161 244 109 149 109 187
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 261 401 81 139 246 367 162 234 180 278
Small Metro 188 365 57 108 178 340 115 194 118 264
Nonmetro 119 227 32 72 114 211 70 122 83 173
Urbanized 74 162 24 55 68 146 53 79 41 123
Less Urbanized 94 142 17 47 90 132 48 84 69 106
Completely Rural 42 75 11 7 36 75 19 * 27 61
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 138 300 52 97 125 288 88 156 85 241
100-199% 178 299 47 91 171 277 86 143 139 222
200% or More 249 388 66 126 236 360 162 247 159 256
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 108 212 32 55 104 212 58 111 88 177
High School Graduate 163 339 49 97 153 338 99 169 113 277
Some College/Associate’s Degree 216 319 75 138 198 294 129 198 138 221
College Graduate 167 221 32 60 162 217 115 165 111 134
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 233 358 80 161 218 311 147 215 157 232
Medicaid/CHIP 182 269 46 83 176 246 114 186 134 159
Other3 169 375 27 50 166 371 75 140 147 340
No Coverage 97 173 34 56 91 156 76 128 48 88
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.6D – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL 0.13 0.23 0.27 0.53 0.15 0.24 0.19 0.31 0.20 0.35
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 0.32 0.42 0.65 1.23 0.36 0.44 0.38 0.73 0.58 0.46
Midwest 0.26 0.48 0.55 1.03 0.29 0.53 0.37 0.78 0.41 0.67
South 0.21 0.40 0.46 0.88 0.23 0.43 0.35 0.48 0.29 0.69
West 0.29 0.43 0.57 1.05 0.31 0.47 0.43 0.59 0.42 0.71
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 0.18 0.29 0.38 0.72 0.20 0.31 0.26 0.40 0.29 0.44
Small Metro 0.23 0.44 0.48 0.86 0.26 0.48 0.38 0.57 0.32 0.72
Nonmetro 0.31 0.57 0.65 1.39 0.35 0.61 0.51 0.87 0.45 0.85
Urbanized 0.44 1.02 1.01 2.16 0.51 1.11 0.86 1.43 0.59 1.59
Less Urbanized 0.51 0.73 0.79 2.06 0.56 0.78 0.74 1.16 0.74 1.10
Completely Rural 0.85 1.56 2.44 1.86 0.89 1.69 1.33 * 1.17 1.88
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 0.41 0.74 0.56 1.05 0.50 0.91 0.62 1.00 0.76 1.58
100-199% 0.36 0.62 0.58 1.07 0.41 0.70 0.43 0.74 0.65 1.08
200% or More 0.14 0.23 0.37 0.69 0.15 0.24 0.23 0.35 0.19 0.30
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 0.35 0.73 0.65 1.43 0.40 0.82 0.52 1.08 0.59 1.16
High School Graduate 0.26 0.49 0.44 0.83 0.30 0.55 0.45 0.68 0.38 0.78
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.27 0.42 0.48 0.87 0.31 0.46 0.40 0.64 0.42 0.66
College Graduate 0.20 0.29 0.60 1.09 0.21 0.30 0.29 0.43 0.28 0.38
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 0.14 0.22 0.35 0.73 0.15 0.22 0.21 0.32 0.20 0.31
Medicaid/CHIP 0.48 0.66 0.62 1.03 0.58 0.75 0.65 1.01 1.04 1.06
Other3 0.24 0.49 1.03 1.93 0.24 0.51 0.98 1.65 0.24 0.52
No Coverage 0.37 0.61 0.67 0.99 0.42 0.68 0.49 0.75 0.80 1.58
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.7C – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness
(2020)
TOTAL 631 981 328 571 561 892 631 981
AGE GROUP                
18-25 163 282 90 176 142 241 163 282
26 or Older 599 937 315 525 537 869 599 937
26-49 366 552 195 316 329 496 366 552
50 or Older 460 737 226 405 428 689 460 737
GENDER                
Male 404 583 203 332 356 524 404 583
Female 467 754 257 437 424 702 467 754
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 558 868 296 534 502 773 558 868
White 603 888 273 495 514 722 1,534 2,082
Black or African American 223 419 95 251 190 329 719 1,080
AIAN 39 * 27 37 27 * 118 *
NHOPI 32 * 11 8 31 * 92 *
Asian 157 214 67 63 138 202 590 767
Two or More Races 101 216 51 88 88 197 162 265
Hispanic or Latino 267 427 150 198 220 398 267 427
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 469 673 203 310 400 585 1,162 1,673
Part-Time 268 380 132 205 229 318 540 734
Unemployed 147 235 81 148 122 190 253 549
Other1 479 766 220 408 421 675 1,053 1,633
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.7D – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness
(2020)
TOTAL 0.25 0.39 0.13 0.23 0.22 0.35 0.25 0.39
AGE GROUP                
18-25 0.48 0.84 0.27 0.53 0.42 0.72 0.48 0.84
26 or Older 0.28 0.43 0.15 0.24 0.25 0.40 0.28 0.43
26-49 0.36 0.54 0.19 0.31 0.33 0.49 0.36 0.54
50 or Older 0.40 0.63 0.20 0.35 0.37 0.59 0.40 0.63
GENDER                
Male 0.33 0.48 0.17 0.27 0.29 0.43 0.33 0.48
Female 0.36 0.58 0.20 0.34 0.33 0.54 0.36 0.58
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.27 0.41 0.14 0.25 0.24 0.37 0.27 0.41
White 0.31 0.49 0.17 0.31 0.28 0.41 0.31 0.49
Black or African American 0.65 1.16 0.30 0.77 0.57 0.99 0.65 1.16
AIAN 2.70 * 1.87 2.57 1.98 * 2.70 *
NHOPI 2.85 * 1.13 0.93 2.78 * 2.85 *
Asian 1.01 1.48 0.46 0.44 0.89 1.40 1.01 1.48
Two or More Races 1.92 3.50 1.13 1.79 1.74 3.45 1.92 3.50
Hispanic or Latino 0.65 1.02 0.36 0.47 0.53 0.95 0.65 1.02
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 0.33 0.51 0.16 0.26 0.29 0.46 0.33 0.51
Part-Time 0.74 1.09 0.40 0.64 0.65 0.94 0.74 1.09
Unemployed 1.24 1.68 0.80 1.09 1.07 1.42 1.24 1.68
Other1 0.49 0.76 0.26 0.43 0.45 0.71 0.49 0.76
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.8C – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness
(2020)
TOTAL 631 981 328 571 561 892 631 981
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 276 425 141 183 241 370 276 425
Midwest 270 401 136 248 235 346 270 401
South 366 639 199 382 328 565 366 639
West 332 540 173 260 299 498 332 540
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 599 840 261 401 512 750 1,606 2,184
Small Metro 454 682 188 365 384 535 1,225 1,540
Nonmetro 288 459 119 227 231 361 831 1,296
Urbanized 187 323 74 162 150 257 605 893
Less Urbanized 222 330 94 142 176 269 624 982
Completely Rural 102 143 42 75 76 108 362 596
POVERTY LEVEL1                
Less Than 100% 295 560 138 300 246 466 566 1,057
100-199% 349 569 178 299 292 478 744 1,077
200% or More 579 827 249 388 510 728 1,649 2,326
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 241 407 108 212 213 367 631 407
High School Graduate 349 582 163 339 305 506 803 582
Some College/Associate’s Degree 410 532 216 319 344 465 900 532
College Graduate 425 484 167 221 374 439 1,216 484
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 578 773 233 358 509 682 1,561 2,139
Medicaid/CHIP 330 570 182 269 266 493 561 1,002
Other3 394 669 169 375 358 588 1,017 1,640
No Coverage 208 344 97 173 176 298 546 820
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.8D – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness
(2020)
TOTAL 0.25 0.39 0.13 0.23 0.22 0.35 0.25 0.39
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 0.63 0.97 0.32 0.42 0.55 0.84 0.63 0.97
Midwest 0.52 0.77 0.26 0.48 0.45 0.66 0.52 0.77
South 0.39 0.67 0.21 0.40 0.35 0.59 0.39 0.67
West 0.56 0.90 0.29 0.43 0.50 0.83 0.56 0.90
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 0.34 0.53 0.18 0.29 0.30 0.49 0.34 0.53
Small Metro 0.45 0.76 0.23 0.44 0.41 0.63 0.45 0.76
Nonmetro 0.61 0.97 0.31 0.57 0.52 0.79 0.61 0.97
Urbanized 0.92 1.64 0.44 1.02 0.80 1.36 0.92 1.64
Less Urbanized 0.95 1.39 0.51 0.73 0.82 1.22 0.95 1.39
Completely Rural 1.68 2.66 0.85 1.56 1.38 2.04 1.68 2.66
POVERTY LEVEL1                
Less Than 100% 0.77 1.23 0.41 0.74 0.66 1.12 0.77 1.23
100-199% 0.66 1.05 0.36 0.62 0.57 0.93 0.66 1.05
200% or More 0.29 0.45 0.14 0.23 0.26 0.40 0.29 0.45
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 0.72 1.41 0.35 0.73 0.65 1.27 0.72 1.41
High School Graduate 0.51 0.84 0.26 0.49 0.46 0.73 0.51 0.84
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.46 0.70 0.27 0.42 0.40 0.61 0.46 0.70
College Graduate 0.43 0.63 0.20 0.29 0.39 0.57 0.43 0.63
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 0.30 0.45 0.14 0.22 0.27 0.40 0.30 0.45
Medicaid/CHIP 0.77 1.18 0.48 0.66 0.65 1.06 0.77 1.18
Other3 0.50 0.82 0.24 0.49 0.47 0.74 0.50 0.82
No Coverage 0.72 1.10 0.37 0.61 0.62 1.00 0.72 1.10
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.9C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 597 nc 200 nc 552 nc 381 nc 398
GENDER                    
Male nc 390 nc 117 nc 371 nc 271 nc 263
Female nc 427 nc 155 nc 394 nc 252 nc 301
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 517 nc 175 nc 475 nc 351 nc 367
White nc 434 nc 160 nc 397 nc 278 nc 287
Black or African American nc 229 nc 82 nc 214 nc 154 nc 149
AIAN nc 50 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 9 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 107 nc 41 nc 99 nc 66 nc *
Two or More Races nc 162 nc 56 nc 152 nc 81 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 278 nc 87 nc 260 nc 206 nc 169
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 369 nc 146 nc 335 nc 290 nc 172
Part-Time nc 233 nc 122 nc 195 nc 144 nc 131
Unemployed nc 166 nc 64 nc 153 nc 136 nc 70
Other1 nc 382 nc 71 nc 378 nc 209 nc 323
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.9D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.24 nc 0.60 nc 0.25 nc 0.38 nc 0.34
GENDER                    
Male nc 0.32 nc 0.70 nc 0.35 nc 0.54 nc 0.48
Female nc 0.33 nc 0.93 nc 0.35 nc 0.49 nc 0.48
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 0.25 nc 0.68 nc 0.26 nc 0.41 nc 0.35
White nc 0.26 nc 0.79 nc 0.27 nc 0.45 nc 0.34
Black or African American nc 0.73 nc 1.67 nc 0.81 nc 1.11 nc 1.16
AIAN nc 3.46 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 0.96 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 0.74 nc 1.89 nc 0.80 nc 0.93 nc *
Two or More Races nc 3.03 nc 4.58 nc 3.70 nc 3.67 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 0.66 nc 1.13 nc 0.76 nc 0.92 nc 1.25
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 0.31 nc 1.03 nc 0.31 nc 0.42 nc 0.45
Part-Time nc 0.72 nc 1.27 nc 0.84 nc 1.28 nc 1.05
Unemployed nc 1.24 nc 1.75 nc 1.56 nc 2.06 nc 2.00
Other1 nc 0.41 nc 0.77 nc 0.44 nc 1.02 nc 0.50
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.10C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 597 nc 200 nc 552 nc 381 nc 398
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 244 nc 73 nc 213 nc 132 nc 153
Midwest nc 230 nc 76 nc 224 nc 162 nc 145
South nc 317 nc 126 nc 290 nc 215 nc 197
West nc 377 nc 109 nc 362 nc 227 nc 269
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 450 nc 170 nc 418 nc 291 nc 299
Small Metro nc 373 nc 132 nc 337 nc 245 nc 249
Nonmetro nc 222 nc 60 nc 209 nc 136 nc 154
Urbanized nc 164 nc 36 nc 159 nc 90 nc 128
Less Urbanized nc 148 nc 48 nc 132 nc 96 nc 84
Completely Rural nc 38 nc 9 nc 37 nc 36 nc 8
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 310 nc 112 nc 289 nc 185 nc 230
100-199% nc 274 nc 114 nc 241 nc 188 nc 132
200% or More nc 461 nc 139 nc 433 nc 306 nc 316
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 222 nc 65 nc 210 nc 136 nc 171
High School Graduate nc 310 nc 104 nc 304 nc 197 nc 236
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 383 nc 155 nc 370 nc 256 nc 249
College Graduate nc 248 nc 93 nc 241 nc 192 nc 145
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 427 nc 180 nc 391 nc 276 nc 287
Medicaid/CHIP nc 329 nc 78 nc 318 nc 202 nc 246
Other3 nc 324 nc 67 nc 318 nc 144 nc 278
No Coverage nc 218 nc 74 nc 197 nc 194 nc 33
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.10D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.24 nc 0.60 nc 0.25 nc 0.38 nc 0.34
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 0.56 nc 1.29 nc 0.56 nc 0.77 nc 0.73
Midwest nc 0.44 nc 1.08 nc 0.50 nc 0.80 nc 0.59
South nc 0.33 nc 0.99 nc 0.35 nc 0.56 nc 0.44
West nc 0.63 nc 1.36 nc 0.70 nc 0.89 nc 1.01
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 0.31 nc 0.87 nc 0.33 nc 0.48 nc 0.47
Small Metro nc 0.46 nc 1.01 nc 0.48 nc 0.72 nc 0.69
Nonmetro nc 0.56 nc 1.21 nc 0.61 nc 0.97 nc 0.76
Urbanized nc 1.03 nc 1.60 nc 1.18 nc 1.63 nc 1.64
Less Urbanized nc 0.77 nc 2.13 nc 0.80 nc 1.36 nc 0.89
Completely Rural nc 0.80 nc 2.45 nc 0.84 nc 3.06 nc 0.24
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 0.80 nc 1.17 nc 0.96 nc 1.15 nc 1.58
100-199% nc 0.57 nc 1.31 nc 0.61 nc 0.92 nc 0.66
200% or More nc 0.26 nc 0.77 nc 0.28 nc 0.42 nc 0.37
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 0.77 nc 1.66 nc 0.83 nc 1.28 nc 1.14
High School Graduate nc 0.45 nc 0.93 nc 0.50 nc 0.79 nc 0.67
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 0.50 nc 0.94 nc 0.57 nc 0.82 nc 0.73
College Graduate nc 0.32 nc 1.62 nc 0.32 nc 0.48 nc 0.41
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 0.26 nc 0.80 nc 0.27 nc 0.40 nc 0.38
Medicaid/CHIP nc 0.79 nc 0.98 nc 0.95 nc 1.10 nc 1.60
Other3 nc 0.43 nc 2.58 nc 0.43 nc 1.67 nc 0.42
No Coverage nc 0.74 nc 1.28 nc 0.86 nc 1.11 nc 0.59
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.11C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 317 nc 113 nc 297 nc 225 nc 185
GENDER                    
Male nc 196 nc 74 nc 181 nc 134 nc 120
Female nc 235 nc 89 nc 222 nc 179 nc 142
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 287 nc 104 nc 269 nc 192 nc 184
White nc 260 nc 96 nc 240 nc 164 nc 168
Black or African American nc 111 nc 27 nc 108 nc 82 nc *
AIAN nc 28 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 30 nc 11 nc 27 nc 27 nc *
Two or More Races nc 60 nc 43 nc 43 nc 37 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 132 nc 42 nc 125 nc 120 nc 37
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 177 nc 74 nc 160 nc 149 nc 49
Part-Time nc 153 nc 65 nc 140 nc 92 nc 105
Unemployed nc 106 nc 48 nc 92 nc 80 nc *
Other1 nc 190 nc 45 nc 184 nc 120 nc 140
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.11D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.13 nc 0.34 nc 0.14 nc 0.22 nc 0.16
GENDER                    
Male nc 0.16 nc 0.44 nc 0.17 nc 0.27 nc 0.22
Female nc 0.18 nc 0.53 nc 0.20 nc 0.35 nc 0.23
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 0.14 nc 0.40 nc 0.15 nc 0.23 nc 0.18
White nc 0.16 nc 0.50 nc 0.17 nc 0.29 nc 0.20
Black or African American nc 0.36 nc 0.58 nc 0.42 nc 0.61 nc *
AIAN nc 1.99 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 0.21 nc 0.56 nc 0.22 nc 0.40 nc *
Two or More Races nc 1.25 nc 3.73 nc 1.17 nc 1.86 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 0.31 nc 0.54 nc 0.36 nc 0.56 nc 0.28
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 0.15 nc 0.55 nc 0.15 nc 0.22 nc 0.13
Part-Time nc 0.48 nc 0.74 nc 0.61 nc 0.86 nc 0.85
Unemployed nc 0.81 nc 1.36 nc 0.95 nc 1.28 nc *
Other1 nc 0.21 nc 0.50 nc 0.22 nc 0.61 nc 0.22
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.12C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 317 nc 113 nc 297 nc 225 nc 185
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 98 nc 42 nc 91 nc 73 nc 44
Midwest nc 160 nc 48 nc 158 nc 113 nc 111
South nc 185 nc 77 nc 167 nc 125 nc 106
West nc 158 nc 56 nc 149 nc 119 nc 94
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 214 nc 93 nc 197 nc 156 nc 124
Small Metro nc 203 nc 63 nc 193 nc 142 nc 125
Nonmetro nc 105 nc 44 nc 94 nc 70 nc 63
Urbanized nc 55 nc 28 nc 49 nc 48 nc 8
Less Urbanized nc 90 nc 35 nc 81 nc 52 nc 63
Completely Rural nc 5 nc 5 nc * nc * nc *
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 152 nc 59 nc 141 nc 123 nc 70
100-199% nc 157 nc 61 nc 142 nc 105 nc 79
200% or More nc 240 nc 81 nc 226 nc 162 nc 155
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 126 nc 43 nc 117 nc 92 nc 73
High School Graduate nc 172 nc 57 nc 165 nc 109 nc 123
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 194 nc 89 nc 175 nc 147 nc 89
College Graduate nc 134 nc 37 nc 130 nc 98 nc 81
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 209 nc 100 nc 185 nc 141 nc 122
Medicaid/CHIP nc 166 nc 45 nc 157 nc 130 nc 80
Other3 nc 175 nc 29 nc 173 nc 92 nc 146
No Coverage nc 113 nc 37 nc 104 nc 103 nc 22
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.12D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.13 nc 0.34 nc 0.14 nc 0.22 nc 0.16
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 0.22 nc 0.74 nc 0.24 nc 0.43 nc 0.21
Midwest nc 0.31 nc 0.68 nc 0.35 nc 0.56 nc 0.45
South nc 0.19 nc 0.61 nc 0.20 nc 0.32 nc 0.24
West nc 0.26 nc 0.70 nc 0.29 nc 0.47 nc 0.35
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 0.15 nc 0.50 nc 0.16 nc 0.27 nc 0.20
Small Metro nc 0.26 nc 0.52 nc 0.28 nc 0.44 nc 0.35
Nonmetro nc 0.27 nc 0.92 nc 0.29 nc 0.53 nc 0.32
Urbanized nc 0.36 nc 1.24 nc 0.38 nc 0.91 nc 0.10
Less Urbanized nc 0.49 nc 1.56 nc 0.51 nc 0.77 nc 0.68
Completely Rural nc 0.11 nc 1.42 nc * nc * nc *
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 0.41 nc 0.68 nc 0.48 nc 0.80 nc 0.49
100-199% nc 0.34 nc 0.75 nc 0.37 nc 0.55 nc 0.40
200% or More nc 0.14 nc 0.46 nc 0.15 nc 0.24 nc 0.18
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 0.44 nc 1.14 nc 0.47 nc 0.89 nc 0.49
High School Graduate nc 0.25 nc 0.52 nc 0.28 nc 0.45 nc 0.35
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 0.25 nc 0.59 nc 0.28 nc 0.49 nc 0.27
College Graduate nc 0.17 nc 0.70 nc 0.18 nc 0.26 nc 0.23
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 0.13 nc 0.47 nc 0.13 nc 0.22 nc 0.16
Medicaid/CHIP nc 0.41 nc 0.59 nc 0.49 nc 0.72 nc 0.54
Other3 nc 0.23 nc 1.16 nc 0.24 nc 1.13 nc 0.23
No Coverage nc 0.40 nc 0.67 nc 0.47 nc 0.60 nc 0.39
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.13C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 506 nc 166 nc 474 nc 313 nc 359
GENDER                    
Male nc 342 nc 96 nc 327 nc 235 nc 230
Female nc 362 nc 133 nc 340 nc 196 nc 280
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 449 nc 148 nc 419 nc 293 nc 325
White nc 352 nc 122 nc 329 nc 231 nc 237
Black or African American nc 200 nc 77 nc 184 nc 133 nc 131
AIAN nc 41 nc * nc 36 nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 2 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 103 nc 39 nc 95 nc 60 nc *
Two or More Races nc 150 nc 36 nc 146 nc 72 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 234 nc 74 nc 219 nc 154 nc 165
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 314 nc 120 nc 292 nc 247 nc 164
Part-Time nc 181 nc 109 nc 142 nc 109 nc 91
Unemployed nc 129 nc 40 nc 123 nc 110 nc 54
Other1 nc 338 nc 55 nc 335 nc 170 nc 295
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.13D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.20 nc 0.50 nc 0.22 nc 0.31 nc 0.31
GENDER                    
Male nc 0.28 nc 0.57 nc 0.31 nc 0.47 nc 0.42
Female nc 0.28 nc 0.79 nc 0.30 nc 0.38 nc 0.45
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 0.21 nc 0.58 nc 0.23 nc 0.35 nc 0.31
White nc 0.21 nc 0.65 nc 0.23 nc 0.38 nc 0.28
Black or African American nc 0.64 nc 1.60 nc 0.69 nc 0.96 nc 1.02
AIAN nc 2.87 nc * nc 2.89 nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 0.26 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 0.71 nc 1.82 nc 0.77 nc 0.85 nc *
Two or More Races nc 2.93 nc 3.24 nc 3.65 nc 3.36 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 0.56 nc 0.96 nc 0.64 nc 0.71 nc 1.22
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 0.26 nc 0.88 nc 0.27 nc 0.36 nc 0.43
Part-Time nc 0.57 nc 1.17 nc 0.62 nc 0.99 nc 0.74
Unemployed nc 0.97 nc 1.12 nc 1.26 nc 1.72 nc 1.56
Other1 nc 0.36 nc 0.62 nc 0.40 nc 0.85 nc 0.46
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.14C – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 506 nc 166 nc 474 nc 313 nc 359
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 209 nc 64 nc 188 nc 110 nc 147
Midwest nc 166 nc 61 nc 156 nc 118 nc 94
South nc 261 nc 102 nc 240 nc 177 nc 168
West nc 337 nc 89 nc 327 nc 193 nc 257
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 388 nc 138 nc 365 nc 241 nc 271
Small Metro nc 309 nc 103 nc 288 nc 192 nc 216
Nonmetro nc 186 nc 41 nc 179 nc 109 nc 140
Urbanized nc 154 nc 25 nc 150 nc 75 nc 128
Less Urbanized nc 99 nc 33 nc 90 nc 70 nc 56
Completely Rural nc 38 nc 7 nc 37 nc 36 nc 8
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 270 nc 91 nc 255 nc 132 nc 219
100-199% nc 207 nc 89 nc 180 nc 143 nc 103
200% or More nc 395 nc 117 nc 373 nc 259 nc 266
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 194 nc 50 nc 188 nc 104 nc 156
High School Graduate nc 274 nc 85 nc 264 nc 165 nc 210
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 330 nc 118 nc 322 nc 208 nc 233
College Graduate nc 212 nc 81 nc 208 nc 168 nc 123
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 363 nc 146 nc 336 nc 235 nc 249
Medicaid/CHIP nc 276 nc 60 nc 271 nc 150 nc 232
Other3 nc 280 nc 56 nc 276 nc 110 nc 241
No Coverage nc 172 nc 64 nc 157 nc 155 nc 24
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.14D – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
TOTAL nc 0.20 nc 0.50 nc 0.22 nc 0.31 nc 0.31
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 0.48 nc 1.13 nc 0.49 nc 0.65 nc 0.70
Midwest nc 0.32 nc 0.86 nc 0.35 nc 0.58 nc 0.38
South nc 0.27 nc 0.80 nc 0.29 nc 0.46 nc 0.38
West nc 0.56 nc 1.11 nc 0.63 nc 0.76 nc 0.97
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 0.27 nc 0.73 nc 0.29 nc 0.40 nc 0.43
Small Metro nc 0.39 nc 0.84 nc 0.42 nc 0.58 nc 0.61
Nonmetro nc 0.48 nc 0.82 nc 0.53 nc 0.80 nc 0.69
Urbanized nc 0.99 nc 1.09 nc 1.13 nc 1.37 nc 1.63
Less Urbanized nc 0.52 nc 1.43 nc 0.55 nc 1.00 nc 0.60
Completely Rural nc 0.79 nc 2.05 nc 0.84 nc 3.06 nc 0.24
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 0.70 nc 1.02 nc 0.85 nc 0.84 nc 1.51
100-199% nc 0.44 nc 1.07 nc 0.46 nc 0.73 nc 0.51
200% or More nc 0.23 nc 0.66 nc 0.24 nc 0.36 nc 0.32
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 0.67 nc 1.25 nc 0.74 nc 0.98 nc 1.05
High School Graduate nc 0.39 nc 0.76 nc 0.44 nc 0.67 nc 0.60
Some College/Associate’s Degree nc 0.43 nc 0.77 nc 0.50 nc 0.68 nc 0.69
College Graduate nc 0.27 nc 1.50 nc 0.28 nc 0.42 nc 0.35
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 0.22 nc 0.70 nc 0.23 nc 0.34 nc 0.33
Medicaid/CHIP nc 0.67 nc 0.77 nc 0.82 nc 0.85 nc 1.53
Other3 nc 0.37 nc 2.19 nc 0.38 nc 1.31 nc 0.37
No Coverage nc 0.60 nc 1.13 nc 0.70 nc 0.91 nc 0.44
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.15C – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation Status and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2020)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 631 981 103 212 752 1,095 328 571 55 80 330 585
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 405 625 86 144 516 771 216 370 50 69 227 378
18-25 163 282 30 * 227 374 90 176 15 * 100 186
26-34 240 366 55 * 285 437 129 207 38 32 130 217
35-49 277 429 58 * 322 477 149 246 29 * 152 245
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 404 583 89 137 435 648 203 332 42 68 202 334
Male 18-49 251 423 74 118 286 480 131 235 41 54 130 238
Female 18 or Older 467 754 57 * 551 852 257 437 36 43 260 455
Female 18-49 297 439 51 * 378 542 174 266 30 43 181 278
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown past year probation status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.15D – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation Status and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On
Probation
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Probation
(2020)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 0.25 0.39 2.14 4.66 0.26 0.39 0.13 0.23 1.37 2.33 0.13 0.23
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 0.30 0.46 2.19 4.17 0.30 0.46 0.16 0.27 1.52 2.46 0.16 0.27
18-25 0.48 0.84 2.96 * 0.49 0.85 0.27 0.53 1.78 * 0.27 0.52
26-34 0.59 0.90 3.76 * 0.60 0.91 0.32 0.51 3.13 2.88 0.32 0.52
35-49 0.45 0.70 3.89 * 0.46 0.71 0.24 0.40 2.40 * 0.25 0.40
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 0.33 0.48 2.63 4.86 0.33 0.48 0.17 0.27 1.50 2.96 0.17 0.27
Male 18-49 0.38 0.63 2.68 5.11 0.37 0.64 0.20 0.35 1.76 2.83 0.19 0.36
Female 18 or Older 0.36 0.58 3.75 * 0.36 0.58 0.20 0.34 2.89 4.10 0.20 0.34
Female 18-49 0.44 0.65 3.84 * 0.44 0.64 0.26 0.39 2.98 4.80 0.25 0.39
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown past year probation status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.16C – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Parole/Supervised Release Status and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 631 981 58 * 751 1,095 328 571 31 22 335 595
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 405 625 53 * 520 781 216 370 30 22 229 388
18-25 163 282 15 * 229 381 90 176 5 * 101 193
26-34 240 366 * * 289 446 129 207 * * 133 220
35-49 277 429 42 * 326 478 149 246 * * 153 251
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 404 583 52 * 442 654 203 332 26 15 206 340
Male 18-49 251 423 46 * 295 485 131 235 25 * 134 241
Female 18 or Older 467 754 * * 551 847 257 437 * * 263 456
Female 18-49 297 439 * * 378 548 174 266 * * 183 282
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown past year parole/supervised release status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.16D – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Parole/Supervised Release Status and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Total1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
On Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
Among
Adults
Not on
Parole/
Supervised
Release
(2020)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 0.25 0.39 3.29 * 0.25 0.39 0.13 0.23 1.98 1.65 0.13 0.23
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 0.30 0.46 3.44 * 0.30 0.46 0.16 0.27 2.33 2.13 0.16 0.28
18-25 0.48 0.84 5.11 * 0.49 0.85 0.27 0.53 1.79 * 0.27 0.53
26-34 0.59 0.90 * * 0.60 0.91 0.32 0.51 * * 0.32 0.52
35-49 0.45 0.70 5.63 * 0.45 0.71 0.24 0.40 * * 0.25 0.40
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 0.33 0.48 3.80 * 0.34 0.48 0.17 0.27 2.21 1.65 0.17 0.27
Male 18-49 0.38 0.63 3.90 * 0.38 0.64 0.20 0.35 2.55 * 0.20 0.35
Female 18 or Older 0.36 0.58 * * 0.36 0.57 0.20 0.34 * * 0.20 0.34
Female 18-49 0.44 0.65 * * 0.44 0.65 0.26 0.39 * * 0.26 0.39
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown past year parole/supervised release status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.17C – Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 606 902 485 700 276 458 381 589 444 675
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 132 231 128 209 72 142 100 158 85 149
26 or Older 580 862 467 675 266 428 372 579 433 654
26-49 318 497 275 440 161 241 214 357 218 324
50 or Older 468 721 350 516 200 340 286 428 379 574
GENDER                    
Male 357 525 277 384 153 234 219 318 261 412
Female 468 685 382 569 227 372 297 477 355 525
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 566 819 444 640 251 436 355 525 418 625
White 627 875 413 596 226 393 336 486 389 594
Black or African American 167 308 124 264 76 * 91 183 97 149
AIAN 36 * * * * * * * 27 27
NHOPI 17 * * * * * * * 11 *
Asian 123 135 67 87 * * 51 80 101 101
Two or More Races 81 140 62 * * * 49 * 51 75
Hispanic or Latino 215 361 164 267 111 122 119 229 154 265
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 426 565 291 401 166 194 230 353 261 376
Part-Time 228 342 152 241 92 172 124 177 174 240
Unemployed 114 213 91 149 61 * 68 121 68 154
Other2 448 672 318 512 193 342 252 405 293 461
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health services for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.17D – Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 0.24 0.36 0.65 1.04 1.18 1.96 0.73 1.23 0.20 0.32
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 0.39 0.70 0.90 1.51 1.76 2.63 1.09 1.88 0.33 0.63
26 or Older 0.27 0.40 0.79 1.23 1.42 2.41 0.88 1.44 0.23 0.35
26-49 0.32 0.49 0.78 1.34 1.42 2.39 0.87 1.52 0.27 0.41
50 or Older 0.41 0.62 1.58 2.38 3.17 5.17 1.69 2.66 0.35 0.55
GENDER                    
Male 0.30 0.43 1.09 1.66 2.19 3.18 1.17 1.92 0.25 0.39
Female 0.36 0.53 0.83 1.28 1.35 2.38 0.95 1.54 0.33 0.50
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.27 0.39 0.70 1.10 1.14 2.05 0.79 1.30 0.23 0.36
White 0.32 0.49 0.76 1.19 1.21 2.08 0.89 1.45 0.28 0.44
Black or African American 0.51 0.96 1.88 3.85 3.86 * 1.96 3.99 0.39 0.58
AIAN 2.51 * * * * * * * 2.39 2.43
NHOPI 1.74 * * * * * * * 1.34 *
Asian 0.82 0.90 2.82 4.04 * * 2.90 4.32 0.80 0.80
Two or More Races 1.67 2.71 3.43 * * * 4.13 * 1.61 2.39
Hispanic or Latino 0.52 0.87 1.69 2.70 3.95 5.33 1.83 3.14 0.44 0.76
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.30 0.45 0.88 1.34 1.67 3.05 0.98 1.60 0.25 0.39
Part-Time 0.63 1.01 1.46 2.20 3.07 3.51 1.66 2.55 0.66 0.98
Unemployed 1.04 1.53 2.58 3.47 4.83 * 2.90 4.00 0.92 1.54
Other2 0.47 0.69 1.23 2.06 1.96 3.33 1.47 2.44 0.41 0.61
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health services for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.18C – Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 606 902 485 700 276 458 381 589 444 675
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 262 430 207 274 119 150 167 216 182 341
Midwest 263 392 213 324 120 217 163 248 200 302
South 368 562 274 450 159 284 213 373 269 403
West 310 429 256 366 148 219 208 322 246 295
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 589 761 396 526 219 324 303 439 359 533
Small Metro 400 569 254 424 150 271 198 320 264 359
Nonmetro 254 396 180 283 94 168 134 223 144 251
Urbanized 179 249 125 195 58 * 100 173 96 137
Less Urbanized 178 296 130 208 72 * 90 157 97 191
Completely Rural 74 145 50 * * * 29 * 45 91
POVERTY LEVEL2                    
Less Than 100% 227 448 178 333 108 218 138 248 122 285
100-199% 287 440 220 347 137 227 161 255 181 273
200% or More 613 804 396 551 212 312 322 475 395 545
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 190 335 147 255 92 * 114 213 114 247
High School Graduate 294 504 209 395 120 261 174 298 195 374
Some College/Associate’s Degree 371 475 270 414 177 264 200 331 246 322
College Graduate 449 475 289 359 148 199 245 312 291 357
HEALTH INSURANCE3                    
Private 587 737 374 487 200 276 300 427 388 523
Medicaid/CHIP 294 489 228 379 154 229 159 288 164 317
Other4 412 659 267 474 154 312 219 392 299 447
No Coverage 118 185 96 149 64 99 67 106 69 106
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.18D – Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 0.24 0.36 0.65 1.04 1.18 1.96 0.73 1.23 0.20 0.32
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 0.60 0.99 1.62 2.36 3.27 3.91 1.78 2.69 0.47 0.92
Midwest 0.51 0.75 1.25 2.08 2.22 3.35 1.44 2.38 0.44 0.70
South 0.39 0.59 1.05 1.79 1.98 3.89 1.17 2.15 0.33 0.50
West 0.52 0.72 1.38 2.17 2.33 3.51 1.61 2.62 0.48 0.62
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 0.35 0.51 0.95 1.50 1.77 2.79 1.04 1.73 0.29 0.46
Small Metro 0.38 0.64 1.05 1.83 1.94 3.26 1.21 2.12 0.37 0.56
Nonmetro 0.59 0.88 1.65 2.51 2.68 5.09 1.91 3.00 0.47 0.79
Urbanized 0.97 1.42 2.57 3.76 4.29 * 3.11 4.98 0.73 1.08
Less Urbanized 0.83 1.30 2.42 3.72 3.39 * 2.69 4.18 0.69 1.24
Completely Rural 1.33 2.66 4.93 * * * 4.47 * 1.11 2.10
POVERTY LEVEL2                    
Less Than 100% 0.63 1.12 1.46 2.72 2.40 4.92 1.74 3.11 0.50 1.01
100-199% 0.53 0.86 1.43 2.25 2.65 3.95 1.56 2.55 0.47 0.76
200% or More 0.30 0.43 0.83 1.27 1.52 2.39 0.96 1.49 0.26 0.38
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 0.61 1.17 2.07 3.84 3.97 * 2.24 4.25 0.46 1.03
High School Graduate 0.45 0.73 1.33 2.29 2.57 4.34 1.57 2.59 0.39 0.65
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.42 0.62 1.06 1.63 1.80 2.68 1.19 2.03 0.38 0.53
College Graduate 0.45 0.62 1.19 1.65 2.11 2.74 1.37 1.92 0.40 0.55
HEALTH INSURANCE3                    
Private 0.30 0.43 0.83 1.26 1.54 2.49 0.91 1.47 0.26 0.39
Medicaid/CHIP 0.71 1.08 1.42 2.33 2.40 3.23 1.64 2.75 0.63 1.06
Other4 0.53 0.82 1.63 2.64 2.69 4.77 1.86 3.10 0.49 0.70
No Coverage 0.44 0.65 1.48 2.21 3.22 4.92 1.52 2.34 0.34 0.49
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.19C – Received Inpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 163 249 128 175 96 136 81 112 92 176
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 42 65 38 57 30 47 22 33 19 32
26 or Older 156 237 123 164 92 127 79 107 90 173
26-49 84 139 71 135 60 95 37 99 43 41
50 or Older 124 192 97 93 68 83 68 41 81 168
GENDER                    
Male 103 200 83 121 45 80 67 91 62 160
Female 116 144 97 130 83 111 47 65 68 60
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 142 192 108 154 76 117 73 98 90 116
White 115 163 93 128 69 101 61 77 65 103
Black or African American 63 96 44 83 26 * 33 59 43 46
AIAN 9 17 * * * * * * 3 *
NHOPI 3 6 * * * * * * 1 *
Asian 54 15 19 3 10 * 17 3 49 15
Two or More Races 22 15 14 13 13 2 5 13 17 8
Hispanic or Latino 69 159 67 89 58 70 32 54 19 133
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 86 124 59 100 50 82 30 58 62 73
Medicaid/CHIP 116 174 97 111 74 86 63 71 64 134
Other3 111 134 80 102 48 93 64 42 78 87
No Coverage 41 71 33 58 24 26 20 51 25 41
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 63 84 52 68 45 56 26 38 38 49
Part-Time 46 49 36 37 29 16 22 34 29 32
Unemployed 50 148 39 69 33 * 21 62 31 131
Other4 130 167 104 139 73 117 71 76 78 93
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.19D – Received Inpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 0.07 0.10 0.25 0.33 0.70 0.93 0.21 0.29 0.05 0.09
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 0.13 0.20 0.38 0.55 1.01 1.37 0.31 0.48 0.08 0.14
26 or Older 0.07 0.11 0.29 0.38 0.86 1.13 0.25 0.34 0.05 0.10
26-49 0.08 0.14 0.28 0.52 0.83 1.30 0.20 0.52 0.06 0.05
50 or Older 0.11 0.16 0.59 0.55 1.95 2.08 0.53 0.32 0.08 0.17
GENDER                    
Male 0.09 0.16 0.41 0.62 0.95 1.52 0.44 0.63 0.06 0.16
Female 0.09 0.11 0.30 0.38 0.93 1.20 0.20 0.26 0.07 0.06
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.07 0.09 0.24 0.34 0.66 0.93 0.22 0.30 0.05 0.07
White 0.07 0.10 0.26 0.36 0.75 0.98 0.23 0.30 0.05 0.08
Black or African American 0.20 0.31 0.82 1.54 2.09 * 0.81 1.49 0.17 0.18
AIAN 0.65 1.10 * * * * * * 0.30 *
NHOPI 0.30 0.60 * * * * * * 0.10 *
Asian 0.37 0.11 0.94 0.13 2.19 * 1.02 0.15 0.39 0.12
Two or More Races 0.50 0.33 1.01 0.81 3.09 0.47 0.54 1.10 0.57 0.25
Hispanic or Latino 0.17 0.38 0.88 1.11 2.69 3.49 0.59 0.92 0.06 0.39
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 0.05 0.08 0.19 0.33 0.69 1.13 0.13 0.25 0.05 0.06
Medicaid/CHIP 0.32 0.43 0.83 0.92 1.91 2.27 0.81 0.83 0.26 0.49
Other3 0.16 0.18 0.68 0.78 1.75 2.45 0.71 0.44 0.13 0.14
No Coverage 0.16 0.26 0.57 0.98 1.51 1.59 0.49 1.20 0.12 0.19
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.05 0.07 0.22 0.30 0.78 1.07 0.14 0.22 0.04 0.05
Part-Time 0.14 0.16 0.45 0.46 1.29 0.67 0.36 0.59 0.12 0.14
Unemployed 0.48 1.11 1.34 1.99 3.48 * 1.06 2.59 0.43 1.34
Other4 0.15 0.18 0.60 0.73 1.56 2.01 0.56 0.57 0.12 0.13
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.20C – Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 466 687 372 552 222 383 283 402 286 414
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 110 182 105 164 60 106 81 125 59 108
26 or Older 447 657 357 525 213 362 276 386 278 404
26-49 249 405 213 342 133 200 163 265 144 230
50 or Older 347 508 267 399 156 294 213 285 233 323
GENDER                    
Male 259 366 213 261 123 187 165 181 166 268
Female 363 548 288 483 183 320 218 366 226 310
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 435 636 348 515 207 363 267 376 266 391
White 436 625 321 476 186 320 250 351 241 358
Black or African American 124 250 101 229 62 * 75 145 61 104
AIAN 28 * * * * * * * 25 9
NHOPI 11 * * * * * * * 8 *
Asian 94 84 46 48 * * 32 31 82 67
Two or More Races 62 81 56 53 34 * 44 41 21 62
Hispanic or Latino 155 245 123 199 84 105 89 154 101 141
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 406 536 298 404 163 234 235 334 243 339
Medicaid/CHIP 211 327 173 260 126 170 113 182 105 193
Other3 275 460 199 368 121 287 159 245 172 276
No Coverage 84 130 74 112 55 67 45 76 41 69
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 290 414 221 325 126 151 177 274 168 255
Part-Time 174 278 128 209 84 142 99 152 116 180
Unemployed 83 121 72 106 51 * 49 76 41 58
Other4 317 462 249 386 156 294 184 257 176 263
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.20D – Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 0.19 0.27 0.59 0.91 1.24 1.97 0.63 0.94 0.14 0.21
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 0.33 0.55 0.82 1.33 1.64 2.46 0.95 1.56 0.23 0.46
26 or Older 0.21 0.30 0.71 1.08 1.51 2.43 0.76 1.09 0.15 0.23
26-49 0.25 0.40 0.70 1.12 1.45 2.22 0.75 1.24 0.18 0.30
50 or Older 0.30 0.44 1.42 2.12 3.48 5.49 1.47 2.04 0.23 0.32
GENDER                    
Male 0.22 0.30 0.92 1.27 2.16 2.96 0.97 1.26 0.16 0.26
Female 0.28 0.42 0.75 1.23 1.49 2.53 0.81 1.32 0.23 0.32
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.21 0.30 0.63 0.97 1.28 2.09 0.68 1.02 0.16 0.24
White 0.25 0.37 0.72 1.08 1.43 2.16 0.81 1.17 0.19 0.29
Black or African American 0.40 0.79 1.65 3.62 4.00 * 1.69 3.39 0.25 0.41
AIAN 2.02 * * * * * * * 2.17 0.95
NHOPI 1.17 * * * * * * * 1.00 *
Asian 0.63 0.57 2.05 2.59 * * 1.89 2.06 0.65 0.54
Two or More Races 1.36 1.73 3.28 3.59 5.99 * 3.90 3.70 0.71 1.99
Hispanic or Latino 0.38 0.59 1.46 2.31 3.47 4.83 1.50 2.46 0.29 0.41
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 0.23 0.33 0.78 1.15 1.67 2.47 0.83 1.27 0.17 0.26
Medicaid/CHIP 0.54 0.78 1.28 1.91 2.58 3.34 1.32 2.07 0.42 0.68
Other3 0.38 0.60 1.46 2.42 3.25 5.14 1.56 2.35 0.29 0.44
No Coverage 0.32 0.47 1.21 1.77 3.00 3.69 1.06 1.73 0.20 0.32
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.22 0.35 0.77 1.23 1.66 2.61 0.84 1.37 0.16 0.27
Part-Time 0.51 0.85 1.36 2.12 2.99 4.13 1.47 2.31 0.46 0.75
Unemployed 0.79 0.94 2.29 2.83 4.71 * 2.29 3.04 0.57 0.61
Other4 0.36 0.49 1.24 1.79 2.38 3.59 1.31 1.79 0.26 0.36
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.21C – Received Prescription Medication as a Type of Mental Health Service in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 537 837 428 651 256 435 332 544 398 607
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 113 206 107 186 64 132 81 133 67 119
26 or Older 519 806 415 629 248 408 325 536 391 586
26-49 277 453 246 391 150 226 192 316 178 276
50 or Older 435 664 323 499 189 329 257 411 348 509
GENDER                    
Male 325 480 249 365 143 224 195 302 232 343
Female 429 647 341 531 208 358 261 438 325 484
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 502 765 391 600 233 418 307 482 379 568
White 550 803 364 563 210 381 293 455 357 537
Black or African American 140 267 106 230 66 * 76 161 78 126
AIAN 33 * * * * * * * 25 *
NHOPI 16 * * * * * * * 11 *
Asian 111 114 63 84 * * 43 * 91 77
Two or More Races 73 128 55 * 33 * 43 * 47 54
Hispanic or Latino 202 311 154 232 107 107 107 207 137 209
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 505 656 320 445 184 244 256 388 350 456
Medicaid/CHIP 268 440 213 360 147 226 146 277 151 264
Other3 375 630 253 465 146 300 205 391 274 414
No Coverage 98 149 82 118 57 88 57 79 57 80
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 370 493 256 361 150 169 204 317 228 315
Part-Time 204 304 136 218 82 168 111 152 153 211
Unemployed 103 147 82 133 57 * 58 107 61 68
Other4 416 650 295 497 185 329 231 397 274 432
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.21D – Received Prescription Medication as a Type of Mental Health Service in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 0.22 0.33 0.62 1.01 1.23 2.05 0.69 1.18 0.18 0.29
AGE GROUP                    
18-25 0.34 0.62 0.84 1.44 1.76 2.70 0.97 1.68 0.27 0.51
26 or Older 0.24 0.37 0.75 1.19 1.49 2.51 0.82 1.37 0.21 0.32
26-49 0.27 0.45 0.74 1.27 1.46 2.42 0.84 1.40 0.22 0.35
50 or Older 0.38 0.57 1.52 2.36 3.31 5.30 1.60 2.60 0.33 0.49
GENDER                    
Male 0.27 0.40 1.04 1.62 2.20 3.21 1.12 1.87 0.22 0.33
Female 0.33 0.50 0.79 1.27 1.44 2.56 0.88 1.48 0.31 0.46
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.24 0.36 0.67 1.08 1.22 2.15 0.74 1.24 0.21 0.33
White 0.29 0.46 0.74 1.20 1.31 2.19 0.85 1.42 0.26 0.41
Black or African American 0.45 0.84 1.78 3.61 4.02 * 1.77 3.67 0.32 0.49
AIAN 2.29 * * * * * * * 2.15 *
NHOPI 1.67 * * * * * * * 1.32 *
Asian 0.75 0.77 2.72 3.87 * * 2.50 * 0.72 0.61
Two or More Races 1.55 2.50 3.22 * 6.03 * 3.81 * 1.52 1.76
Hispanic or Latino 0.49 0.74 1.64 2.48 3.92 5.12 1.68 2.96 0.40 0.61
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 0.26 0.39 0.76 1.22 1.65 2.56 0.85 1.38 0.24 0.34
Medicaid/CHIP 0.66 1.01 1.45 2.28 2.50 3.57 1.63 2.69 0.58 0.91
Other3 0.49 0.79 1.66 2.65 3.06 4.96 1.85 3.16 0.45 0.65
No Coverage 0.37 0.53 1.30 1.86 2.99 4.59 1.33 1.85 0.28 0.37
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 0.27 0.40 0.84 1.31 1.71 2.94 0.94 1.52 0.22 0.33
Part-Time 0.58 0.92 1.41 2.14 2.97 3.77 1.59 2.36 0.59 0.87
Unemployed 0.96 1.14 2.52 3.24 4.79 * 2.65 3.78 0.82 0.72
Other4 0.44 0.67 1.24 2.01 2.18 3.44 1.44 2.42 0.39 0.57
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.22C – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility and/or Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Level of Mental Illness and Age Group, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
and Level of Mental Illness/Age Group
Received
Substance Use
Treatment
(SU Tx) at
a Specialty
Facility OR
Mental Health
(MH) Services
(2019)
Received
Substance Use
Treatment
(SU Tx) at
a Specialty
Facility OR
Mental Health
(MH) Services
(2020)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility BUT
NOT MH
Services
(2019)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility BUT
NOT MH
Services
(2020)
Received
MH Services
BUT NOT
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
(2019)
Received
MH Services
BUT NOT
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
(2020)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility AND
MH Services
(2019)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility AND
MH Services
(2020)
Received
NEITHER
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
NOR MH
Services
(2019)
Received
NEITHER
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
NOR MH
Services
(2020)
SUD and Any Mental Illness nc 445 nc 122 nc 388 nc 149 nc 448
18-25 nc 130 nc 45 nc 119 nc 34 nc 170
26 or Older nc 416 nc 113 nc 367 nc 145 nc 411
26-49 nc 264 nc 61 nc 236 nc 106 nc 306
50 or Older nc 311 nc * nc 277 nc 99 nc 271
SUD and Serious Mental Illness nc 272 nc 36 nc 244 nc 116 nc 172
18-25 nc 94 nc 3 nc 89 nc 28 nc 74
26 or Older nc 255 nc 36 nc 227 nc 113 nc 157
26-49 nc 170 nc 36 nc 148 nc 79 nc 150
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
SUD and Any Mental Illness Excluding
Serious Mental Illness
nc 353 nc 117 nc 303 nc 111 nc 391
18-25 nc 98 nc * nc 84 nc 20 nc 151
26 or Older nc 340 nc 108 nc 293 nc 109 nc 356
26-49 nc 200 nc 49 nc 182 nc 71 nc 249
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.22D – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility and/or Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Level of Mental Illness and Age Group, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
and Level of Mental Illness/Age Group
Received
Substance Use
Treatment
(SU Tx) at
a Specialty
Facility OR
Mental Health
(MH) Services
(2019)
Received
Substance Use
Treatment
(SU Tx) at
a Specialty
Facility OR
Mental Health
(MH) Services
(2020)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility BUT
NOT MH
Services
(2019)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility BUT
NOT MH
Services
(2020)
Received
MH Services
BUT NOT
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
(2019)
Received
MH Services
BUT NOT
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
(2020)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility AND
MH Services
(2019)
Received
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility AND
MH Services
(2020)
Received
NEITHER
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
NOR MH
Services
(2019)
Received
NEITHER
SU Tx at a
Specialty
Facility
NOR MH
Services
(2020)
SUD and Any Mental Illness nc 1.91 nc 0.70 nc 1.85 nc 0.84 nc 1.91
18-25 nc 2.47 nc 1.10 nc 2.34 nc 0.83 nc 2.47
26 or Older nc 2.32 nc 0.86 nc 2.28 nc 1.07 nc 2.32
26-49 nc 2.17 nc 0.65 nc 2.09 nc 1.10 nc 2.17
50 or Older nc 5.75 nc * nc 5.88 nc 2.66 nc 5.75
SUD and Serious Mental Illness nc 2.60 nc 0.64 nc 2.86 nc 1.92 nc 2.60
18-25 nc 3.81 nc 0.18 nc 3.88 nc 1.75 nc 3.81
26 or Older nc 3.25 nc 0.87 nc 3.60 nc 2.57 nc 3.25
26-49 nc 3.54 nc 1.12 nc 3.62 nc 2.33 nc 3.54
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
SUD and Any Mental Illness Excluding
Serious Mental Illness
nc 2.37 nc 1.00 nc 2.23 nc 0.94 nc 2.37
18-25 nc 3.32 nc * nc 2.98 nc 0.77 nc 3.32
26 or Older nc 2.85 nc 1.19 nc 2.71 nc 1.19 nc 2.85
26-49 nc 2.53 nc 0.79 nc 2.45 nc 1.13 nc 2.53
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.23C – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness2
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness2
(2020)
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 223 404 191 360 137 265 133 238 114 180
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
370 511 277 418 162 273 222 329 213 300
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 189 237 136 188 72 127 113 131 120 136
Outpatient Medical Clinic 105 228 91 197 55 165 72 108 53 114
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 60 94 59 56 36 54 46 14 12 75
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 25 29 20 29 10 11 17 27 15 5
Some Other Place4 80 125 62 78 48 73 39 28 49 98
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
3 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
4 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.23D – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness2
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness2
(2020)
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 0.95 1.52 1.17 1.94 1.85 3.07 1.49 2.41 1.53 2.24
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
1.07 1.56 1.24 1.84 1.84 2.97 1.65 2.37 1.97 2.79
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 0.83 1.00 0.90 1.20 1.18 1.89 1.28 1.48 1.62 1.73
Outpatient Medical Clinic 0.49 0.98 0.64 1.27 0.94 2.44 0.86 1.21 0.78 1.50
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 0.29 0.42 0.42 0.38 0.61 0.85 0.57 0.16 0.18 1.01
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.20 0.18 0.17 0.21 0.31 0.23 0.07
Some Other Place4 0.38 0.56 0.45 0.53 0.81 1.15 0.49 0.33 0.73 1.33
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
3 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
4 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.24C – Types and Locations of Mental Health Services Received in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Type and Location of
Mental Health Services
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2 606 902 485 700 276 458 381 589 444 675
Outpatient 466 687 372 552 222 383 283 402 286 414
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 222 396 191 360 137 265 133 238 114 180
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
353 511 277 418 162 273 222 329 213 300
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 187 238 136 188 72 127 113 131 120 136
Outpatient Medical Clinic 104 227 91 197 55 165 72 108 53 114
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 60 94 59 56 36 54 46 14 12 75
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 25 29 20 29 10 11 17 27 15 *
Some Other Place4 79 125 62 78 48 73 39 28 49 98
Inpatient 163 249 128 175 96 136 81 112 92 176
Prescription Medication 537 837 428 651 256 435 332 544 398 607
NONE OF THESE SERVICES 606 902 522 855 187 359 477 763 1,695 2,489
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple service types; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
4 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.24D – Types and Locations of Mental Health Services Received in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Type and Location of
Mental Health Services
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2019)
Any Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2 0.24 0.36 0.65 1.04 1.18 1.96 0.73 1.23 0.20 0.32
Outpatient 0.19 0.27 0.59 0.91 1.24 1.97 0.63 0.94 0.14 0.21
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 0.09 0.16 0.36 0.65 0.96 1.67 0.34 0.60 0.06 0.09
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
0.14 0.20 0.48 0.74 1.04 1.69 0.53 0.81 0.11 0.15
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 0.08 0.09 0.26 0.36 0.54 0.88 0.29 0.34 0.06 0.07
Outpatient Medical Clinic 0.04 0.09 0.18 0.37 0.42 1.15 0.19 0.28 0.03 0.06
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 0.02 0.04 0.11 0.11 0.28 0.38 0.12 0.04 0.01 0.04
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.04 0.07 0.01 *
Some Other Place4 0.03 0.05 0.12 0.15 0.36 0.52 0.10 0.07 0.02 0.05
Inpatient 0.07 0.10 0.25 0.33 0.70 0.93 0.21 0.29 0.05 0.09
Prescription Medication 0.22 0.33 0.62 1.01 1.23 2.05 0.69 1.18 0.18 0.29
NONE OF THESE SERVICES 0.24 0.36 0.65 1.04 1.18 1.96 0.73 1.23 0.20 0.32
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 Respondents with no mental illness may still have received mental health treatment for a past disorder that is in partial or full remission or treatment for a disorder that was not included in the definition of mental illness or for other reasons.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple service types; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
4 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.25C – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 223 378 60 94 213 367 120 234 171 280
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
370 495 98 165 352 469 227 304 266 362
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 189 227 38 51 184 219 98 151 154 149
Outpatient Medical Clinic 105 200 28 47 101 194 66 81 76 176
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 60 95 18 27 57 91 31 47 48 77
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center2 25 28 20 24 14 15 14 15 * *
Some Other Place3 80 123 13 11 78 123 29 48 72 113
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
3 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.25D – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 0.95 1.48 1.46 2.13 1.09 1.75 1.06 1.90 2.10 3.20
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
1.07 1.54 1.50 2.16 1.26 1.80 1.32 1.85 2.38 3.38
Doctor’s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 0.83 0.99 1.05 1.26 0.96 1.16 0.92 1.35 1.88 1.99
Outpatient Medical Clinic 0.49 0.90 0.77 1.18 0.57 1.06 0.65 0.77 1.03 2.28
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 0.29 0.44 0.51 0.70 0.33 0.52 0.31 0.44 0.66 1.06
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center2 0.12 0.13 0.57 0.62 0.09 0.09 0.15 0.15 * *
Some Other Place3 0.38 0.57 0.37 0.29 0.45 0.69 0.30 0.47 0.98 1.51
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Respondents were permitted to specify other locations for receiving outpatient mental health services. This location was the most commonly reported other location for receiving outpatient mental health services.
3 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Place Received Outpatient Mental Health Services were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.26C – Sources of Payment for Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Source of Payment1 Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
Self or Family Member Living in Household 281 415 73 134 267 390 169 270 196 283
Family Member Not Living in Household 71 77 38 64 59 42 45 42 38 *
Private Health Insurance 299 386 66 114 291 369 164 242 236 298
Medicare 202 347 24 54 200 346 79 142 183 316
Medicaid 150 230 27 51 147 224 92 175 113 127
Rehabilitation Program 12 60 4 2 11 60 9 6 7 *
Employer 113 145 16 35 112 141 73 108 83 87
VA or Other Military Program 106 185 11 11 105 185 52 95 91 164
Other Public Source 69 145 18 39 66 140 50 52 43 130
Other Private Source 41 30 13 13 38 27 26 14 29 23
Free Treatment 91 159 44 74 80 146 53 80 60 127
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.26D – Sources of Payment for Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Source of Payment1 Aged 18+
(2019)
Aged 18+
(2020)
Aged 18-25
(2019)
Aged 18-25
(2020)
Aged 26+
(2019)
Aged 26+
(2020)
Aged 26-49
(2019)
Aged 26-49
(2020)
Aged 50+
(2019)
Aged 50+
(2020)
Self or Family Member Living in Household 1.05 1.55 1.56 2.39 1.20 1.82 1.23 2.02 2.24 3.29
Family Member Not Living in Household 0.34 0.36 1.07 1.56 0.35 0.24 0.46 0.41 0.53 *
Private Health Insurance 1.09 1.43 1.55 2.21 1.26 1.69 1.24 1.84 2.46 3.27
Medicare 0.86 1.43 0.72 1.36 1.01 1.71 0.76 1.27 2.07 3.46
Medicaid 0.73 1.03 0.82 1.31 0.86 1.23 0.89 1.54 1.54 1.75
Rehabilitation Program 0.06 0.28 0.12 0.05 0.07 0.34 0.09 0.06 0.09 *
Employer 0.53 0.64 0.46 0.90 0.63 0.76 0.70 0.98 1.12 1.20
VA or Other Military Program 0.51 0.84 0.33 0.29 0.61 1.02 0.53 0.90 1.23 2.15
Other Public Source 0.33 0.67 0.53 1.01 0.38 0.78 0.50 0.50 0.60 1.74
Other Private Source 0.20 0.14 0.39 0.33 0.23 0.15 0.26 0.14 0.40 0.32
Free Treatment 0.42 0.73 1.16 1.81 0.45 0.81 0.52 0.75 0.81 1.71
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown mental health services information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for outpatient mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.27C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 349 634 270 415 234 489
AGE GROUP            
18-25 124 239 89 157 108 208
26 or Older 313 579 250 390 201 434
26-49 216 366 164 272 160 280
50 or Older 219 444 180 275 134 348
GENDER            
Male 185 394 136 257 137 321
Female 288 488 218 330 184 367
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 320 551 246 373 217 402
White 294 497 222 334 184 336
Black or African American 104 245 75 170 71 179
AIAN 27 47 * * 22 36
NHOPI 23 9 * * 21 *
Asian 84 110 62 * 57 100
Two or More Races 55 114 38 * 40 97
Hispanic or Latino 142 300 105 156 100 275
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 239 387 166 251 166 275
Part-Time 139 231 88 167 100 154
Unemployed 82 154 53 91 62 122
Other3 202 440 175 280 106 339
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.27D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 0.14 0.26 0.61 0.89 0.11 0.23
AGE GROUP            
18-25 0.37 0.73 1.17 1.84 0.35 0.73
26 or Older 0.15 0.27 0.66 0.99 0.11 0.24
26-49 0.21 0.37 0.76 1.29 0.19 0.34
50 or Older 0.19 0.39 1.04 1.51 0.14 0.35
GENDER            
Male 0.15 0.33 0.94 1.74 0.13 0.30
Female 0.22 0.38 0.76 1.04 0.18 0.36
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.15 0.27 0.62 0.89 0.13 0.23
White 0.19 0.31 0.65 0.93 0.15 0.27
Black or African American 0.32 0.80 2.21 5.10 0.26 0.65
AIAN 1.89 3.32 * * 1.84 3.00
NHOPI 2.16 1.04 * * 2.17 *
Asian 0.56 0.79 5.30 * 0.41 0.75
Two or More Races 1.23 2.34 3.89 * 1.15 2.57
Hispanic or Latino 0.35 0.75 2.25 3.19 0.27 0.73
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 0.19 0.32 0.84 1.26 0.15 0.28
Part-Time 0.41 0.73 1.33 2.28 0.37 0.64
Unemployed 0.79 1.21 2.75 4.20 0.74 1.17
Other3 0.24 0.48 1.12 1.63 0.15 0.45
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.28C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 349 634 270 415 234 489
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 133 232 104 172 87 146
Midwest 134 243 113 179 89 167
South 227 415 174 251 151 332
West 175 356 138 202 124 297
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 285 512 215 287 185 403
Small Metro 185 375 145 231 117 264
Nonmetro 127 220 87 171 80 128
Urbanized 90 164 63 122 61 97
Less Urbanized 79 137 57 112 46 75
Completely Rural 28 57 16 * 20 37
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 144 292 110 214 84 193
100-199% 177 286 136 180 110 212
200% or More 274 498 197 302 188 388
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 103 225 84 175 63 140
High School Graduate 156 398 122 211 98 335
Some College/Associate’s Degree 211 329 148 218 138 246
College Graduate 214 300 154 203 147 214
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 283 481 199 291 189 378
Medicaid/CHIP 171 278 147 226 88 173
Other5 150 344 132 232 81 250
No Coverage 117 188 70 101 92 149
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.28D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 0.14 0.26 0.61 0.89 0.11 0.23
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 0.30 0.54 1.30 2.12 0.23 0.40
Midwest 0.26 0.48 1.04 1.58 0.21 0.40
South 0.24 0.45 1.14 1.56 0.18 0.41
West 0.30 0.61 1.29 1.85 0.24 0.59
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 0.19 0.37 0.88 1.28 0.15 0.35
Small Metro 0.23 0.47 1.02 1.40 0.18 0.42
Nonmetro 0.34 0.55 1.30 2.46 0.26 0.39
Urbanized 0.57 1.04 2.04 4.22 0.50 0.77
Less Urbanized 0.45 0.69 1.82 3.28 0.33 0.45
Completely Rural 0.59 1.12 3.00 * 0.55 0.90
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 0.42 0.78 1.72 2.80 0.31 0.64
100-199% 0.36 0.61 1.61 2.28 0.28 0.55
200% or More 0.15 0.29 0.65 0.97 0.13 0.28
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 0.35 0.81 2.27 4.66 0.24 0.57
High School Graduate 0.25 0.57 1.42 2.13 0.19 0.56
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.26 0.43 0.97 1.37 0.21 0.40
College Graduate 0.25 0.38 0.93 1.24 0.21 0.34
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 0.16 0.30 0.69 0.97 0.13 0.29
Medicaid/CHIP 0.45 0.70 1.54 2.28 0.32 0.56
Other5 0.22 0.47 1.15 1.77 0.14 0.41
No Coverage 0.43 0.68 2.79 4.02 0.38 0.60
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.29C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 320 604 248 418 195 426
AGE GROUP            
18-25 129 255 82 152 91 191
26 or Older 281 542 229 391 165 370
26-49 210 365 156 272 143 244
50 or Older 180 402 156 277 101 286
GENDER            
Male 161 363 126 256 114 253
Female 269 477 204 328 157 339
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 288 532 222 367 180 359
White 260 458 205 321 152 288
Black or African American 90 244 70 * 55 163
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian 62 74 * * 51 60
Two or More Races 50 * 37 * 33 *
Hispanic or Latino 134 284 100 169 86 228
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 211 379 157 246 141 250
Part-Time 121 222 75 164 90 149
Unemployed 73 164 49 100 53 128
Other3 172 387 152 279 82 263
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.29D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 0.57 0.95 0.92 1.40 0.65 1.25
AGE GROUP            
18-25 0.99 1.63 1.50 2.27 1.20 2.25
26 or Older 0.63 1.07 1.03 1.62 0.71 1.40
26-49 0.70 1.16 1.07 1.79 0.90 1.51
50 or Older 1.07 2.08 1.85 2.93 1.15 2.89
GENDER            
Male 0.76 1.60 1.56 2.83 0.87 1.83
Female 0.76 1.20 1.10 1.58 0.91 1.72
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.60 1.01 0.94 1.41 0.73 1.31
White 0.68 1.12 1.02 1.48 0.83 1.48
Black or African American 1.53 3.58 3.34 * 1.51 4.10
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian 2.80 3.75 * * 3.04 3.71
Two or More Races 3.24 * 5.02 * 4.08 *
Hispanic or Latino 1.55 2.80 3.09 4.65 1.59 3.67
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 0.77 1.31 1.28 1.98 0.92 1.67
Part-Time 1.36 2.22 1.98 3.20 1.80 3.08
Unemployed 2.26 3.80 3.74 5.33 2.87 5.21
Other3 0.98 1.77 1.58 2.55 1.02 2.46
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.30C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 320 604 248 418 195 426
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 121 212 96 166 67 103
Midwest 133 240 108 172 76 149
South 206 385 148 241 126 294
West 162 333 132 217 111 261
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 259 461 203 305 158 348
Small Metro 150 355 118 226 94 235
Nonmetro 114 185 83 146 70 102
Urbanized 80 148 60 * 53 78
Less Urbanized 73 106 55 85 42 55
Completely Rural 25 39 15 * 16 *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 131 305 103 235 73 188
100-199% 153 257 118 189 94 170
200% or More 247 437 186 276 157 327
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 93 216 82 * 49 124
High School Graduate 132 359 97 224 90 274
Some College/Associate’s Degree 191 319 143 213 116 238
College Graduate 187 270 144 186 120 177
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 247 430 181 272 161 327
Medicaid/CHIP 148 287 127 237 76 172
Other5 130 311 114 237 59 200
No Coverage 107 184 68 108 80 137
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.30D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 0.57 0.95 0.92 1.40 0.65 1.25
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 1.28 2.13 2.14 3.15 1.44 2.29
Midwest 1.02 1.56 1.55 2.44 1.25 2.00
South 0.97 1.76 1.65 2.35 1.08 2.47
West 1.13 1.85 2.02 3.12 1.39 2.55
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 0.79 1.41 1.35 2.12 0.93 1.87
Small Metro 0.88 1.58 1.47 2.11 1.03 2.14
Nonmetro 1.25 2.02 2.02 3.28 1.57 2.38
Urbanized 1.94 3.48 2.99 * 2.88 4.15
Less Urbanized 1.61 2.59 2.85 4.08 1.91 2.68
Completely Rural 3.49 4.45 5.32 * 4.00 *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 1.35 2.55 2.23 3.71 1.44 3.19
100-199% 1.16 2.00 2.02 3.22 1.33 2.43
200% or More 0.71 1.18 1.11 1.61 0.87 1.63
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 1.58 3.46 3.31 * 1.42 3.39
High School Graduate 1.03 2.26 1.90 3.47 1.21 3.02
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.89 1.47 1.43 2.08 1.04 2.08
College Graduate 1.03 1.48 1.55 2.07 1.36 1.90
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 0.74 1.15 1.12 1.55 0.89 1.69
Medicaid/CHIP 1.18 1.99 1.88 3.03 1.28 2.57
Other5 1.10 2.17 1.85 3.14 1.03 2.92
No Coverage 1.60 2.60 3.38 4.91 1.70 2.84
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.31C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 218 405 179 310 115 246
AGE GROUP            
18-25 80 155 55 114 56 100
26 or Older 202 361 169 287 102 218
26-49 134 223 110 158 80 151
50 or Older 142 282 126 236 * *
GENDER            
Male 114 220 91 161 74 139
Female 182 327 153 259 89 196
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 193 373 158 293 101 212
White 172 331 143 255 83 190
Black or African American 68 * 57 * 38 *
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * *
Two or More Races * * * * * *
Hispanic or Latino 99 160 86 * 51 *
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 143 210 115 151 84 136
Part-Time 82 147 57 127 59 *
Unemployed 50 140 42 * * *
Other3 135 260 125 217 43 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.31D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 1.26 2.10 1.60 2.45 2.03 3.63
AGE GROUP            
18-25 1.62 2.52 2.05 3.33 2.57 3.98
26 or Older 1.52 2.57 1.88 2.96 2.57 4.69
26-49 1.46 2.53 1.91 2.85 2.56 4.35
50 or Older 3.47 5.39 3.95 5.92 * *
GENDER            
Male 2.12 3.28 2.99 4.27 3.11 5.00
Female 1.57 2.52 1.86 2.87 2.68 4.84
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.33 2.26 1.64 2.58 2.19 4.04
White 1.48 2.41 1.82 2.71 2.48 4.46
Black or African American 3.96 * 5.51 * 5.46 *
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * *
Two or More Races * * * * * *
Hispanic or Latino 3.63 5.32 5.19 * 4.74 *
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 1.78 3.00 2.39 3.25 2.71 5.34
Part-Time 3.10 4.16 3.61 5.30 5.64 *
Unemployed 4.65 5.52 5.65 * * *
Other3 2.34 3.64 2.87 4.24 3.57 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.32C – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 218 405 179 310 115 246
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 89 116 81 99 36 *
Midwest 97 177 80 145 51 84
South 137 260 106 172 73 *
West 104 210 92 176 63 *
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 177 298 150 234 84 192
Small Metro 100 230 82 167 58 *
Nonmetro 79 123 60 103 48 *
Urbanized 50 * 36 * * *
Less Urbanized 58 * 45 * * *
Completely Rural * * * * * *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 88 204 74 167 41 *
100-199% 117 196 97 154 63 *
200% or More 159 266 130 195 86 170
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 76 * 71 * 26 *
High School Graduate 95 240 75 177 59 *
Some College/Associate’s Degree 143 232 110 174 79 147
College Graduate 112 158 99 134 53 *
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 153 240 128 181 87 160
Medicaid/CHIP 115 189 103 164 47 89
Other5 98 246 93 * 34 *
No Coverage 74 117 55 89 50 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.32D – Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 1.26 2.10 1.60 2.45 2.03 3.63
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 3.40 4.37 4.16 5.24 5.89 *
Midwest 2.46 3.85 2.92 4.66 4.30 6.05
South 2.15 3.76 2.80 4.10 3.10 *
West 2.51 3.91 3.47 5.15 3.99 *
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1.93 2.80 2.44 3.50 3.05 4.67
Small Metro 1.84 3.54 2.42 4.02 3.13 *
Nonmetro 2.87 4.92 3.48 5.93 4.71 *
Urbanized 3.89 * 4.41 * * *
Less Urbanized 4.41 * 5.54 * * *
Completely Rural * * * * * *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 2.55 4.84 3.32 5.69 4.14 *
100-199% 2.64 4.05 3.49 4.72 4.17 *
200% or More 1.73 2.67 2.09 3.06 2.87 4.47
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 4.29 * 5.72 * 5.22 *
High School Graduate 2.45 4.52 3.27 5.78 4.02 *
Some College/Associate’s Degree 1.87 3.00 2.37 3.78 2.98 4.47
College Graduate 2.47 3.18 2.99 3.63 4.67 *
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 1.71 2.53 2.08 2.86 2.88 4.93
Medicaid/CHIP 2.49 3.79 2.99 4.71 4.09 6.00
Other5 3.01 5.20 3.60 * 5.22 *
No Coverage 3.09 4.98 4.16 4.98 4.24 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
1 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
2 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.33C – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 359 656 270 415 234 489
Could Not Afford Cost 222 390 168 244 136 288
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 106 186 77 96 70 161
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 101 155 66 93 79 124
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 90 166 68 109 63 125
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 129 266 104 166 81 207
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 166 349 106 202 122 261
Concerned about Confidentiality 95 179 66 126 68 127
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 109 253 80 155 70 198
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 112 298 93 98 65 280
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 184 365 126 166 127 322
Treatment Would Not Help 114 295 89 99 72 277
Did Not Have Time 162 245 118 169 103 173
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 80 231 46 65 64 222
No Transportation/Inconvenient 78 129 63 108 42 69
COVID-19-Related4 -- 153 -- 61 -- 140
Some Other Reason5 125 205 102 140 76 138
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.33D – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Could Not Afford Cost 1.03 1.56 1.50 2.18 1.34 2.20
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 0.61 0.89 0.86 1.03 0.84 1.45
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 0.57 0.75 0.74 1.00 0.94 1.16
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 0.53 0.81 0.76 1.15 0.76 1.16
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 0.72 1.19 1.13 1.60 0.96 1.79
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 0.87 1.48 1.14 1.93 1.27 2.09
Concerned about Confidentiality 0.54 0.86 0.73 1.31 0.82 1.18
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 0.62 1.16 0.87 1.54 0.82 1.74
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 0.64 1.41 1.00 1.06 0.79 2.41
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 0.95 1.56 1.29 1.73 1.30 2.40
Treatment Would Not Help 0.67 1.38 0.98 1.06 0.88 2.39
Did Not Have Time 0.87 1.18 1.23 1.77 1.16 1.61
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 0.47 1.12 0.53 0.70 0.77 1.99
No Transportation/Inconvenient 0.45 0.65 0.70 1.16 0.51 0.67
COVID-19-Related4 -- 0.77 -- 0.66 -- 1.33
Some Other Reason5 0.71 1.03 1.08 1.50 0.91 1.32
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.34C – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness and a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 320 604 248 418 195 426
Could Not Afford Cost 208 371 164 256 119 251
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 98 171 75 98 59 141
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 93 140 66 98 67 99
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 84 161 67 97 52 131
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 125 231 101 148 74 180
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 149 324 96 216 108 236
Concerned about Confidentiality 92 154 64 109 62 108
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 105 230 79 170 66 153
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 80 226 64 100 48 203
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 153 305 108 162 104 261
Treatment Would Not Help 102 241 76 95 67 219
Did Not Have Time 138 227 106 159 83 156
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 75 192 45 69 58 180
No Transportation/Inconvenient 75 140 62 119 39 73
COVID-19-Related4 -- 128 -- 92 -- 89
Some Other Reason5 103 186 85 136 65 119
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.34D – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Any Mental Illness and a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Could Not Afford Cost 1.13 1.79 1.57 2.45 1.59 2.57
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 0.70 1.01 0.96 1.16 0.98 1.69
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 0.64 0.84 0.84 1.15 1.08 1.24
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 0.60 0.96 0.85 1.14 0.86 1.59
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 0.86 1.30 1.25 1.63 1.20 2.12
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 0.95 1.68 1.18 2.26 1.49 2.47
Concerned about Confidentiality 0.65 0.91 0.82 1.28 1.01 1.33
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 0.72 1.30 0.97 1.85 1.04 1.80
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 0.58 1.33 0.82 1.19 0.79 2.37
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 1.00 1.67 1.30 1.91 1.47 2.73
Treatment Would Not Help 0.74 1.39 0.97 1.15 1.09 2.49
Did Not Have Time 0.91 1.33 1.26 1.87 1.26 1.88
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 0.54 1.14 0.59 0.82 0.95 2.16
No Transportation/Inconvenient 0.54 0.86 0.79 1.39 0.65 0.95
COVID-19-Related4 -- 0.78 -- 1.08 -- 1.14
Some Other Reason5 0.72 1.14 1.01 1.64 1.07 1.52
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any Mental Illness (AMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.35C – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness and a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 218 405 179 310 115 246
Could Not Afford Cost 150 281 120 226 80 160
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 74 129 64 58 37 116
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 71 101 55 83 46 59
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 55 102 46 71 30 73
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 85 160 72 121 43 110
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 99 217 73 170 69 133
Concerned about Confidentiality 72 115 51 100 47 56
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 78 208 64 160 44 127
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 48 113 38 65 30 93
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 105 181 79 120 67 133
Treatment Would Not Help 74 138 59 74 43 114
Did Not Have Time 91 125 74 98 51 76
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 52 81 36 54 36 61
No Transportation/Inconvenient 55 82 46 69 26 44
COVID-19-Related4 -- 91 -- 27 -- *
Some Other Reason5 83 113 71 100 41 56
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.35D – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with Past Year Serious Mental Illness and a Perceived Unmet Need for Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Receipt of Past Year Mental Health Services, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Reason Did Not Receive Mental
Health Services1
Total2 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES3
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Could Not Afford Cost 1.76 2.82 2.20 3.64 2.75 4.38
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 1.13 1.72 1.46 1.32 1.72 3.83
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 1.09 1.40 1.28 1.83 2.15 2.24
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 0.84 1.39 1.05 1.58 1.40 2.62
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 1.26 2.03 1.59 2.44 2.02 3.66
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 1.43 2.54 1.64 3.31 2.75 4.04
Concerned about Confidentiality 1.10 1.56 1.18 2.17 2.11 2.15
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 1.21 2.49 1.47 3.09 2.08 3.97
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 0.73 1.55 0.89 1.49 1.35 3.27
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 1.48 2.29 1.76 2.60 2.66 4.13
Treatment Would Not Help 1.11 1.83 1.36 1.68 1.92 3.75
Did Not Have Time 1.29 1.69 1.59 2.17 2.16 2.74
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 0.81 1.13 0.85 1.21 1.66 2.28
No Transportation/Inconvenient 0.84 1.14 1.07 1.58 1.24 1.64
COVID-19-Related4 -- 1.26 -- 0.61 -- *
Some Other Reason5 1.22 1.55 1.56 2.17 1.88 2.08
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of SMI are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
NOTE: Perceived unmet need for mental health services is defined as a perceived need for treatment/counseling that was not received. Perception of unmet need was asked of all respondents regardless of their mental health. Respondents with unknown perception of unmet need information were excluded.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving mental health services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 The Total column includes respondents with unknown mental health services information.
3 Mental Health Services for adults includes inpatient treatment/counseling, outpatient treatment/counseling, or use of prescription medication for problems with emotions, nerves, or mental health. Respondents with unknown mental health service information were excluded. Questions on virtual services were added in Quarter 4 of 2020. Estimates in this table do not include data from these questions. Data on virtual services are included at the end of this section. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
4 Respondents were permitted to specify other reasons for not receiving mental health services. Reasons related to COVID-19 were collectively the most common write-in response.
5 Respondents with unknown or invalid responses to the other-specify question on Some Other Reason for Not Receiving Mental Health Services were classified as having provided a "no" response for some other reason.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.36C – Major Depressive Episode in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 385 674 240 358 310 528
18-25 124 228 73 125 96 171
18-20 102 153 53 87 76 122
21-25 108 203 62 104 85 166
26 or Older 360 616 230 340 289 492
26-49 221 366 138 250 176 263
26-29 115 161 77 106 84 116
30-34 123 194 73 135 94 132
35-39 110 174 58 114 94 119
40-44 100 146 61 105 77 102
45-49 96 181 60 127 73 136
50 or Older 275 479 183 238 214 415
50-54 146 206 100 116 105 174
55-59 137 272 85 115 108 241
60-64 128 213 69 106 104 185
65 or Older 159 286 111 156 120 236
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.36D – Major Depressive Episode in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 0.16 0.27 0.20 0.30 0.24 0.41
18-25 0.37 0.69 0.44 0.76 0.58 1.04
18-20 0.64 1.11 0.69 1.28 1.01 1.75
21-25 0.47 0.84 0.58 0.94 0.73 1.31
26 or Older 0.17 0.28 0.22 0.33 0.26 0.44
26-49 0.22 0.36 0.28 0.50 0.35 0.52
26-29 0.60 0.87 0.81 1.17 0.89 1.27
30-34 0.53 0.82 0.64 1.14 0.80 1.14
35-39 0.49 0.75 0.56 1.04 0.79 1.00
40-44 0.50 0.74 0.63 1.06 0.76 1.02
45-49 0.47 0.88 0.59 1.25 0.70 1.30
50 or Older 0.24 0.41 0.34 0.44 0.35 0.68
50-54 0.70 1.02 0.97 1.29 0.98 1.57
55-59 0.64 1.20 0.84 1.07 0.97 2.06
60-64 0.60 1.00 0.70 0.99 0.92 1.74
65 or Older 0.30 0.53 0.47 0.64 0.42 0.80
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.37C – Major Depressive Episode with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 331 578 200 317 259 448
18-25 101 190 60 107 79 151
18-20 73 119 39 73 57 98
21-25 86 170 50 88 69 141
26 or Older 316 518 189 297 246 407
26-49 184 320 116 210 148 235
26-29 95 137 61 85 70 104
30-34 91 154 54 98 75 116
35-39 91 152 50 108 76 99
40-44 85 113 53 73 64 85
45-49 81 165 49 113 63 119
50 or Older 236 400 146 219 184 339
50-54 114 183 79 112 83 146
55-59 119 215 74 111 90 178
60-64 108 188 52 100 92 159
65 or Older 134 242 87 136 103 199
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.37D – Major Depressive Episode with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 0.13 0.23 0.17 0.26 0.20 0.35
18-25 0.30 0.57 0.36 0.65 0.48 0.92
18-20 0.50 0.90 0.56 1.11 0.80 1.46
21-25 0.39 0.74 0.48 0.81 0.62 1.17
26 or Older 0.15 0.24 0.18 0.29 0.22 0.36
26-49 0.18 0.32 0.23 0.42 0.29 0.46
26-29 0.51 0.76 0.65 0.96 0.77 1.16
30-34 0.40 0.66 0.49 0.84 0.65 1.00
35-39 0.42 0.67 0.48 1.00 0.66 0.84
40-44 0.43 0.58 0.56 0.74 0.64 0.86
45-49 0.40 0.82 0.49 1.13 0.61 1.15
50 or Older 0.21 0.35 0.27 0.40 0.30 0.55
50-54 0.56 0.91 0.78 1.24 0.79 1.35
55-59 0.56 0.98 0.73 1.03 0.82 1.58
60-64 0.51 0.89 0.54 0.94 0.82 1.52
65 or Older 0.26 0.45 0.37 0.56 0.36 0.67
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.38C – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Gender and Age Group, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Gender/Age Group Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 385 674 331 578 342 550 298 483
18-25 124 228 101 190 103 186 84 164
26 or Older 360 616 316 518 327 512 288 439
26-49 221 366 184 320 196 296 169 256
50 or Older 275 479 236 400 255 407 218 357
MALE 240 358 200 317 194 289 161 264
18-25 73 125 60 107 58 91 46 82
26 or Older 230 340 189 297 187 273 156 248
26-49 138 250 116 210 111 182 93 159
50 or Older 183 238 146 219 153 * 125 *
FEMALE 310 528 259 448 278 455 241 396
18-25 96 171 79 151 84 157 70 144
26 or Older 289 492 246 407 262 430 230 362
26-49 176 263 148 235 158 231 140 200
50 or Older 214 415 184 339 204 359 177 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.38D – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Gender and Age Group, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Gender/Age Group Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 0.16 0.27 0.13 0.23 0.94 1.58 1.07 1.75
18-25 0.37 0.69 0.30 0.57 1.35 2.05 1.61 2.38
26 or Older 0.17 0.28 0.15 0.24 1.18 2.00 1.29 2.24
26-49 0.22 0.36 0.18 0.32 1.25 2.25 1.43 2.58
50 or Older 0.24 0.41 0.21 0.35 2.34 3.64 2.55 3.95
MALE 0.20 0.30 0.17 0.26 1.68 2.63 2.02 3.06
18-25 0.44 0.76 0.36 0.65 2.30 3.59 2.62 4.57
26 or Older 0.22 0.33 0.18 0.29 2.13 3.28 2.57 3.80
26-49 0.28 0.50 0.23 0.42 2.31 3.76 2.68 4.27
50 or Older 0.34 0.44 0.27 0.40 4.35 * 5.37 *
FEMALE 0.24 0.41 0.20 0.35 1.11 1.93 1.16 2.12
18-25 0.58 1.04 0.48 0.92 1.78 2.48 2.14 2.83
26 or Older 0.26 0.44 0.22 0.36 1.31 2.47 1.31 2.68
26-49 0.35 0.52 0.29 0.46 1.38 2.54 1.54 2.98
50 or Older 0.35 0.68 0.30 0.55 2.50 4.63 2.38 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.39C – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 385 674 331 578 342 550 298 483
GENDER                
Male 240 358 200 317 194 289 161 264
Female 310 528 259 448 278 455 241 396
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 347 629 299 532 313 525 269 465
White 330 582 279 494 285 474 244 418
Black or African American 123 269 103 211 98 * 82 204
AIAN 30 21 29 20 * * * *
NHOPI 12 * 8 2 * * * *
Asian 80 116 65 91 57 * * *
Two or More Races 68 109 50 91 48 * 38 *
Hispanic or Latino 170 247 134 212 133 153 115 136
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 248 421 202 328 200 282 173 235
Part-Time 154 245 126 209 119 195 106 180
Unemployed 87 172 71 136 67 113 54 *
Other3 263 454 234 401 240 395 215 353
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.39D – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 0.16 0.27 0.13 0.23 0.94 1.58 1.07 1.75
GENDER                
Male 0.20 0.30 0.17 0.26 1.68 2.63 2.02 3.06
Female 0.24 0.41 0.20 0.35 1.11 1.93 1.16 2.12
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.17 0.30 0.14 0.26 1.02 1.63 1.10 1.80
White 0.20 0.36 0.17 0.31 1.07 1.70 1.16 1.98
Black or African American 0.40 0.84 0.34 0.68 2.93 * 3.47 4.69
AIAN 2.14 1.55 2.09 1.49 * * * *
NHOPI 1.25 * 0.85 0.25 * * * *
Asian 0.56 0.81 0.45 0.64 5.78 * * *
Two or More Races 1.47 2.25 1.11 1.87 4.81 * 5.59 *
Hispanic or Latino 0.42 0.60 0.33 0.51 2.54 4.32 3.19 5.35
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 0.19 0.35 0.16 0.28 1.38 2.43 1.67 2.82
Part-Time 0.46 0.76 0.38 0.65 2.16 3.16 2.44 3.32
Unemployed 0.85 1.26 0.70 1.02 4.04 5.64 4.72 *
Other3 0.31 0.49 0.28 0.44 1.63 2.47 1.76 2.72
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
3 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.40C – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Geographic, Socioeconomic, and Health Characteristics, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic/
Health Characteristic
Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among
People with
MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among
People with
MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 385 674 331 578 342 550 298 483
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 164 250 132 198 145 216 117 191
Midwest 158 284 139 248 145 257 127 206
South 229 418 198 355 198 328 168 283
West 210 362 177 314 183 284 162 263
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 332 506 272 438 279 401 241 363
Small Metro 225 444 179 350 188 355 160 296
Nonmetro 147 239 115 196 109 179 89 144
POVERTY LEVEL3                
Less Than 100% 167 337 139 268 128 247 116 227
100-199% 205 355 173 311 174 276 147 239
200% or More 313 495 257 419 270 400 232 355
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 130 245 116 164 111 * 104 *
High School Graduate 187 381 150 336 147 311 126 276
Some College/Associate’s Degree 256 372 221 334 212 310 188 278
College Graduate 229 303 178 255 197 278 165 240
HEALTH INSURANCE4                
Private 320 452 250 386 268 370 224 318
Medicaid/CHIP 210 336 180 275 180 272 163 239
Other5 228 437 189 371 199 370 169 333
No Coverage 116 231 94 194 74 126 67 109
OVERALL HEALTH6                
Excellent 117 170 93 117 95 146 79 103
Very Good 225 343 172 275 180 256 150 212
Good 227 372 186 319 190 300 167 270
Fair/Poor 218 431 193 366 193 341 173 318
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
6 Respondents with unknown health data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.40D – Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Receipt of Treatment for Depression in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE and among People Aged 18 or Older with MDE with Severe Impairment in Past Year; by Geographic, Socioeconomic, and Health Characteristics, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic/
Health Characteristic
Had MDE
(2019)
Had MDE
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment1
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among
People with
MDE2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among
People with
MDE2
(2020)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2019)
Received
Treatment for
Depression in
Past Year
among People
with MDE
with Severe
Impairment1,2
(2020)
TOTAL 0.16 0.27 0.13 0.23 0.94 1.58 1.07 1.75
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 0.38 0.58 0.31 0.46 2.19 3.39 2.32 3.06
Midwest 0.31 0.55 0.27 0.48 1.81 2.94 2.11 3.26
South 0.24 0.44 0.21 0.37 1.70 2.89 1.87 3.19
West 0.36 0.61 0.30 0.53 2.00 3.12 2.17 3.43
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 0.22 0.36 0.19 0.32 1.40 2.19 1.50 2.41
Small Metro 0.27 0.53 0.22 0.44 1.49 2.71 1.72 2.77
Nonmetro 0.37 0.62 0.30 0.51 2.27 3.95 2.80 5.11
POVERTY LEVEL3                
Less Than 100% 0.50 0.85 0.41 0.70 1.93 4.11 2.15 3.96
100-199% 0.41 0.73 0.35 0.65 2.01 3.24 2.33 3.85
200% or More 0.18 0.29 0.15 0.25 1.27 1.87 1.45 2.18
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 0.43 0.87 0.38 0.58 3.08 * 3.48 *
High School Graduate 0.30 0.55 0.24 0.49 1.99 3.47 2.25 4.14
Some College/Associate’s Degree 0.32 0.49 0.28 0.44 1.43 2.31 1.62 2.57
College Graduate 0.26 0.40 0.21 0.33 1.78 2.10 1.93 2.18
HEALTH INSURANCE4                
Private 0.19 0.28 0.15 0.24 1.23 1.81 1.41 2.15
Medicaid/CHIP 0.57 0.83 0.48 0.68 1.71 2.99 1.77 3.03
Other5 0.32 0.58 0.27 0.49 2.37 3.84 2.54 3.62
No Coverage 0.44 0.81 0.37 0.68 2.66 3.82 3.22 4.87
OVERALL HEALTH6                
Excellent 0.23 0.36 0.18 0.25 2.76 4.61 3.43 5.45
Very Good 0.24 0.37 0.19 0.30 1.67 2.78 1.99 3.37
Good 0.30 0.49 0.25 0.42 1.55 2.21 1.77 2.66
Fair/Poor 0.60 1.13 0.54 0.98 1.88 3.48 1.94 3.38
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
1 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
2 Respondents with unknown past year treatment for depression data were excluded.
3 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
4 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
5 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
6 Respondents with unknown health data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.41C – Level of Mental Illness and Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Substance Use Disorder Status and Past Year Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Had MDE2
(2019)
Had MDE2
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0 0 631 981 328 571 561 892 631 981 385 674 331 578 385 674
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 595 nc 439 nc 244 nc 358 nc 396 nc 280 nc 240 nc 519
Marijuana nc 497 nc 360 nc 176 nc 312 nc 347 nc 234 nc 187 nc 435
Cocaine nc 178 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Heroin nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Hallucinogens nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Inhalants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Methamphetamine nc 181 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
nc 296 nc 250 nc 161 nc 187 nc 147 nc 152 nc 144 nc 253
Pain Relievers nc 245 nc 198 nc 125 nc 151 nc 136 nc 113 nc 107 nc 218
Stimulants nc 114 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 158 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers nc 139 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 255 nc 207 nc 129 nc 161 nc 137 nc 115 nc 107 nc 232
Central Nervous System
   Stimulants
nc 264 nc 217 nc 139 nc 163 nc 142 nc 145 nc 121 nc 214
Illicit Drugs Other
   Than Marijuana4
nc 380 nc 311 nc 203 nc 232 nc 207 nc 197 nc 177 nc 324
ALCOHOL nc 813 nc 519 nc 257 nc 425 nc 612 nc 311 nc 271 nc 731
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS
AND ALCOHOL
nc 344 nc 285 nc 155 nc 231 nc 205 nc 178 nc 159 nc 278
ILLICIT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL
nc 958 nc 620 nc 321 nc 518 nc 698 nc 382 nc 331 nc 870
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 485 nc 341 nc 185 nc 287 nc 339 nc 208 nc 175 nc 432
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 717 nc 410 nc 209 nc 350 nc 580 nc 240 nc 210 nc 668
NO SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER
nc 2,761 nc 905 nc 469 nc 793 nc 2,515 nc 574 nc 474 nc 2,672
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year MDE information were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.41D – Level of Mental Illness and Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Substance Use Disorder Status and Past Year Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Had MDE2
(2019)
Had MDE2
(2020)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
Had MDE
with Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.39 0.13 0.23 0.22 0.35 0.25 0.39 0.16 0.27 0.13 0.23 0.16 0.27
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 0.00 nc 1.77 nc 1.33 nc 1.71 nc 1.77 nc 1.52 nc 1.34 nc 1.52
Marijuana nc 0.00 nc 2.00 nc 1.31 nc 1.97 nc 2.00 nc 1.65 nc 1.40 nc 1.65
Cocaine nc 0.00 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Heroin nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Hallucinogens nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Inhalants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Methamphetamine nc 0.00 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
nc 0.00 nc 3.83 nc 4.13 nc 4.27 nc 3.83 nc 4.26 nc 4.00 nc 4.26
Pain Relievers nc 0.00 nc 5.26 nc 5.14 nc 5.46 nc 5.26 nc 5.29 nc 4.84 nc 5.29
Stimulants nc 0.00 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 0.00 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers nc 0.00 nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 0.00 nc 4.62 nc 4.59 nc 5.02 nc 4.62 nc 4.75 nc 4.33 nc 4.75
Central Nervous System
   Stimulants
nc 0.00 nc 3.90 nc 3.84 nc 4.16 nc 3.90 nc 4.05 nc 3.59 nc 4.05
Illicit Drugs Other
   Than Marijuana4
nc 0.00 nc 3.02 nc 3.02 nc 3.17 nc 3.02 nc 3.15 nc 2.87 nc 3.15
ALCOHOL nc 0.00 nc 1.42 nc 0.87 nc 1.25 nc 1.42 nc 1.04 nc 0.93 nc 1.04
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS
AND ALCOHOL
nc 0.00 nc 2.77 nc 2.19 nc 2.87 nc 2.77 nc 2.41 nc 2.26 nc 2.41
ILLICIT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL
nc 0.00 nc 1.19 nc 0.80 nc 1.09 nc 1.19 nc 0.94 nc 0.84 nc 0.94
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 0.00 nc 2.30 nc 1.66 nc 2.22 nc 2.30 nc 1.83 nc 1.60 nc 1.83
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 0.00 nc 1.55 nc 0.94 nc 1.40 nc 1.55 nc 1.08 nc 0.96 nc 1.08
NO SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER
nc 0.00 nc 0.39 nc 0.21 nc 0.35 nc 0.39 nc 0.26 nc 0.22 nc 0.26
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year MDE information were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.42C – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 716 1,087 449 706 226 382 363 588 625 985 271 459 220 391 748 1,114
Marijuana 653 1,022 396 640 195 338 325 546 582 916 244 417 198 356 684 1,010
Cocaine 213 316 132 207 84 135 104 154 163 229 90 150 75 120 192 272
Crack 100 124 64 117 52 71 37 94 77 39 48 70 45 68 87 103
Heroin 97 149 54 136 44 67 30 118 80 30 40 58 37 55 88 137
Hallucinogens 205 372 130 228 68 137 108 175 152 283 88 146 71 122 181 331
LSD 122 186 84 133 41 93 73 94 84 122 62 105 44 90 102 150
PCP 17 38 7 37 5 32 5 19 16 6 4 32 4 31 14 19
Ecstasy 127 206 84 124 44 93 70 81 91 149 63 100 46 85 107 168
Inhalants 111 177 71 111 38 83 60 71 83 139 52 91 38 77 99 149
Methamphetamine 134 266 93 226 63 160 67 157 91 136 61 163 58 155 118 203
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
365 577 266 396 163 220 193 342 270 432 169 241 144 218 327 545
Pain Relievers 285 466 201 311 125 173 146 256 207 356 129 178 116 162 256 433
Stimulants 173 293 113 190 72 118 88 147 121 221 78 127 64 109 155 263
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 233 339 176 286 123 166 125 234 143 186 117 181 104 166 192 288
Tranquilizers 219 311 167 262 121 162 113 209 129 173 114 174 101 162 174 262
Sedatives 100 168 75 149 45 95 61 117 67 76 49 98 43 92 89 136
Benzodiazepines 207 285 159 245 116 136 107 207 123 155 110 161 98 148 164 243
Opioids 299 470 201 312 126 177 145 255 229 357 130 179 117 164 275 438
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
270 467 174 321 111 214 137 232 204 329 118 229 100 200 246 401
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
440 682 299 473 181 289 227 387 341 517 194 311 163 272 408 637
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 933 1,459 529 804 245 393 450 682 1,280 1,934 305 478 240 394 1,410 2,039
Binge Alcohol Use5 715 1,126 362 610 176 320 308 494 731 1,107 218 368 174 304 816 1,209
Heavy Alcohol Use 387 634 197 332 100 158 167 286 336 558 124 182 90 151 381 629
Cigarette Use 634 1,053 350 558 183 271 297 484 589 995 197 306 171 255 677 1,082
Daily Cigarette Use 516 871 275 471 147 218 235 399 448 816 156 254 136 206 517 883
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.42D – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 0.29 0.43 0.68 0.99 1.22 2.07 0.77 1.17 0.28 0.45 1.05 1.68 1.26 2.01 0.28 0.43
Marijuana 0.26 0.41 0.63 0.96 1.17 2.01 0.72 1.17 0.27 0.43 1.00 1.61 1.20 1.94 0.26 0.41
Cocaine 0.09 0.13 0.25 0.39 0.62 0.92 0.27 0.40 0.08 0.11 0.46 0.69 0.56 0.78 0.08 0.12
Crack 0.04 0.05 0.12 0.22 0.39 0.49 0.10 0.24 0.04 0.02 0.25 0.33 0.34 0.45 0.04 0.04
Heroin 0.04 0.06 0.10 0.26 0.33 0.47 0.08 0.30 0.04 0.02 0.21 0.28 0.28 0.37 0.04 0.06
Hallucinogens 0.08 0.15 0.24 0.42 0.52 0.95 0.27 0.44 0.08 0.14 0.45 0.69 0.55 0.81 0.08 0.14
LSD 0.05 0.07 0.16 0.25 0.31 0.66 0.19 0.24 0.04 0.06 0.32 0.51 0.34 0.61 0.04 0.07
PCP 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.07 0.04 0.22 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.15 0.03 0.21 0.01 0.01
Ecstasy 0.05 0.08 0.16 0.23 0.34 0.65 0.18 0.21 0.05 0.08 0.32 0.47 0.35 0.57 0.05 0.07
Inhalants 0.04 0.07 0.14 0.21 0.29 0.58 0.15 0.19 0.04 0.07 0.27 0.43 0.28 0.52 0.04 0.07
Methamphetamine 0.05 0.11 0.18 0.42 0.46 1.09 0.17 0.40 0.05 0.07 0.31 0.75 0.44 1.01 0.05 0.09
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
0.15 0.23 0.47 0.69 1.11 1.45 0.48 0.79 0.13 0.21 0.79 1.08 1.01 1.37 0.14 0.23
Pain Relievers 0.11 0.19 0.37 0.56 0.89 1.17 0.37 0.62 0.10 0.18 0.63 0.82 0.84 1.05 0.11 0.19
Stimulants 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.35 0.54 0.82 0.23 0.38 0.06 0.11 0.39 0.59 0.48 0.72 0.07 0.11
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.09 0.13 0.33 0.53 0.88 1.13 0.32 0.58 0.07 0.09 0.58 0.84 0.76 1.07 0.08 0.13
Tranquilizers 0.09 0.12 0.31 0.48 0.87 1.10 0.29 0.52 0.06 0.09 0.56 0.81 0.74 1.05 0.08 0.11
Sedatives 0.04 0.07 0.15 0.28 0.34 0.66 0.16 0.30 0.03 0.04 0.25 0.46 0.33 0.61 0.04 0.06
Benzodiazepines 0.08 0.11 0.30 0.45 0.84 0.94 0.27 0.52 0.06 0.08 0.55 0.75 0.72 0.97 0.07 0.11
Opioids 0.12 0.19 0.37 0.56 0.89 1.19 0.36 0.62 0.11 0.18 0.64 0.83 0.84 1.05 0.12 0.19
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
0.11 0.19 0.32 0.58 0.78 1.39 0.35 0.59 0.10 0.17 0.57 1.01 0.73 1.24 0.10 0.17
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
0.18 0.27 0.51 0.78 1.17 1.75 0.54 0.88 0.17 0.25 0.88 1.31 1.10 1.60 0.17 0.27
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 0.37 0.58 0.69 1.06 1.32 2.02 0.79 1.24 0.41 0.66 1.06 1.55 1.29 1.80 0.39 0.61
Binge Alcohol Use5 0.29 0.45 0.59 0.96 1.15 1.82 0.67 1.10 0.32 0.50 0.94 1.45 1.14 1.67 0.30 0.47
Heavy Alcohol Use 0.15 0.25 0.36 0.59 0.73 1.05 0.41 0.71 0.16 0.28 0.61 0.84 0.66 1.00 0.16 0.27
Cigarette Use 0.25 0.42 0.57 0.89 1.10 1.66 0.67 1.06 0.27 0.47 0.86 1.30 1.08 1.53 0.26 0.43
Daily Cigarette Use 0.21 0.35 0.48 0.81 0.97 1.41 0.55 0.93 0.22 0.39 0.72 1.13 0.91 1.29 0.21 0.36
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.43C – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 to 25; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 181 329 147 255 77 136 116 199 215 302 97 185 83 146 258 353
Marijuana 176 328 139 250 74 134 111 197 198 294 93 178 79 142 240 349
Cocaine 83 127 60 81 34 55 50 54 63 91 41 70 34 60 77 99
Crack 12 21 11 16 6 8 9 14 6 14 8 9 8 9 10 19
Heroin 17 20 15 11 9 7 12 9 7 17 11 7 11 7 12 19
Hallucinogens 89 165 64 113 34 79 57 69 74 119 44 93 37 75 88 134
LSD 67 116 49 83 23 60 44 56 47 79 30 65 27 55 62 97
PCP 11 32 5 31 5 31 1 5 10 5 4 31 4 31 5 5
Ecstasy 64 96 40 63 20 42 35 36 51 64 28 52 24 43 60 69
Inhalants 50 62 36 51 21 43 29 28 33 38 27 45 24 39 39 45
Methamphetamine 31 33 21 26 13 18 19 19 22 19 14 23 13 22 29 24
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
122 178 85 124 50 84 69 84 98 136 59 110 54 89 125 147
Pain Relievers 75 115 55 80 38 51 40 59 53 85 41 66 37 54 67 93
Stimulants 93 122 60 86 35 54 47 68 68 90 42 71 37 58 92 103
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 67 115 52 89 33 67 40 56 45 74 42 84 39 67 55 79
Tranquilizers 65 106 51 84 31 64 39 53 43 64 39 76 37 64 53 76
Sedatives 24 58 20 44 17 36 12 26 14 37 18 49 17 41 17 25
Benzodiazepines 64 106 50 85 30 65 39 53 41 64 39 76 36 64 52 76
Opioids 75 116 54 80 38 51 39 59 54 85 41 66 37 54 67 94
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
116 162 81 109 44 70 67 77 88 120 55 93 46 78 113 133
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
136 230 102 159 58 104 83 107 124 183 72 135 63 105 151 201
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 196 356 170 275 79 143 139 216 284 414 115 196 90 152 325 457
Binge Alcohol Use5 182 320 129 219 64 116 108 172 217 310 89 155 73 119 245 346
Heavy Alcohol Use 99 181 57 110 33 58 45 93 91 151 40 77 33 56 102 169
Cigarette Use 136 218 90 145 52 79 69 113 119 183 65 112 54 93 140 206
Daily Cigarette Use 85 129 48 79 28 42 40 65 66 100 32 68 30 51 76 109
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.43D – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 to 25; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 0.54 0.98 0.88 1.73 1.65 3.26 1.03 1.92 0.62 1.09 1.26 2.37 1.60 2.74 0.60 1.01
Marijuana 0.52 0.98 0.88 1.73 1.65 3.24 1.05 1.97 0.59 1.09 1.27 2.34 1.56 2.72 0.57 1.02
Cocaine 0.24 0.38 0.54 0.77 1.11 1.62 0.64 0.76 0.25 0.38 0.75 1.20 0.94 1.43 0.25 0.35
Crack 0.04 0.06 0.11 0.16 0.22 0.23 0.12 0.20 0.03 0.06 0.16 0.17 0.23 0.23 0.04 0.07
Heroin 0.05 0.06 0.15 0.11 0.32 0.21 0.17 0.13 0.03 0.07 0.22 0.13 0.31 0.17 0.04 0.07
Hallucinogens 0.26 0.49 0.57 1.02 1.11 2.18 0.72 0.96 0.29 0.50 0.78 1.53 0.99 1.79 0.28 0.47
LSD 0.20 0.35 0.46 0.78 0.77 1.72 0.58 0.79 0.19 0.34 0.55 1.12 0.72 1.35 0.21 0.35
PCP 0.03 0.09 0.05 0.30 0.17 0.94 0.02 0.07 0.04 0.02 0.08 0.55 0.12 0.77 0.02 0.02
Ecstasy 0.19 0.29 0.39 0.60 0.68 1.24 0.48 0.52 0.21 0.27 0.54 0.91 0.69 1.07 0.20 0.25
Inhalants 0.15 0.18 0.34 0.50 0.72 1.27 0.39 0.40 0.14 0.16 0.52 0.78 0.68 0.95 0.14 0.17
Methamphetamine 0.09 0.10 0.21 0.26 0.44 0.55 0.27 0.27 0.09 0.08 0.27 0.40 0.38 0.54 0.10 0.09
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
0.36 0.53 0.71 1.11 1.50 2.30 0.83 1.14 0.36 0.56 1.03 1.72 1.36 2.02 0.39 0.50
Pain Relievers 0.22 0.34 0.52 0.76 1.22 1.51 0.55 0.82 0.21 0.36 0.78 1.11 1.05 1.30 0.22 0.33
Stimulants 0.27 0.37 0.54 0.80 1.12 1.59 0.61 0.94 0.27 0.38 0.79 1.20 1.01 1.42 0.30 0.37
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.20 0.34 0.49 0.83 1.10 1.91 0.52 0.79 0.18 0.32 0.79 1.38 1.06 1.60 0.18 0.29
Tranquilizers 0.19 0.32 0.47 0.80 1.03 1.83 0.51 0.76 0.18 0.27 0.74 1.26 1.01 1.53 0.18 0.28
Sedatives 0.07 0.17 0.20 0.42 0.58 1.07 0.16 0.37 0.06 0.16 0.36 0.86 0.51 0.99 0.06 0.09
Benzodiazepines 0.19 0.32 0.47 0.81 1.00 1.86 0.51 0.76 0.17 0.27 0.73 1.26 0.99 1.53 0.18 0.28
Opioids 0.22 0.35 0.51 0.76 1.22 1.51 0.53 0.83 0.21 0.36 0.77 1.11 1.05 1.30 0.22 0.33
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
0.34 0.48 0.68 0.98 1.35 2.01 0.82 1.06 0.34 0.50 0.98 1.49 1.19 1.82 0.36 0.47
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
0.40 0.69 0.79 1.36 1.63 2.64 0.94 1.43 0.44 0.74 1.17 2.00 1.51 2.25 0.44 0.68
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 0.58 1.06 0.95 1.59 1.72 2.66 1.12 2.02 0.68 1.29 1.39 2.10 1.64 2.43 0.63 1.17
Binge Alcohol Use5 0.54 0.95 0.91 1.59 1.71 2.64 1.12 1.98 0.63 1.12 1.27 2.12 1.56 2.40 0.58 1.04
Heavy Alcohol Use 0.29 0.54 0.54 0.98 1.10 1.70 0.61 1.24 0.35 0.62 0.75 1.29 0.91 1.39 0.33 0.58
Cigarette Use 0.40 0.65 0.76 1.22 1.47 2.12 0.87 1.43 0.43 0.73 1.08 1.78 1.36 2.05 0.43 0.69
Daily Cigarette Use 0.25 0.38 0.48 0.75 0.93 1.27 0.56 0.90 0.28 0.43 0.62 1.17 0.85 1.23 0.27 0.40
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.44C – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 669 997 407 651 212 354 328 548 584 922 248 412 207 357 682 1,040
Marijuana 610 917 350 580 175 309 290 502 549 846 216 372 180 321 628 924
Cocaine 188 279 113 191 74 125 88 144 150 202 79 133 66 104 169 245
Crack 100 121 64 115 53 70 36 91 77 37 49 69 46 67 87 99
Heroin 96 140 51 136 43 68 28 118 80 25 38 59 34 55 88 126
Hallucinogens 170 309 105 200 59 114 87 160 130 235 73 121 62 99 150 284
LSD 97 146 64 105 33 76 55 73 70 99 49 89 35 73 81 114
PCP 13 20 5 20 1 7 5 18 12 * * 7 * * 13 19
Ecstasy 100 178 68 110 40 84 57 73 74 130 50 88 39 75 86 152
Inhalants 96 169 62 98 32 71 54 68 77 135 43 79 29 66 91 146
Methamphetamine 129 264 89 224 63 159 65 155 89 135 58 163 56 154 115 200
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
330 548 247 380 156 204 180 333 248 416 158 214 136 197 293 522
Pain Relievers 276 447 192 300 119 167 142 250 201 346 124 164 110 151 247 418
Stimulants 138 261 96 168 61 106 77 128 98 204 64 110 51 94 122 240
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 219 322 168 276 119 154 119 229 135 173 108 163 96 153 179 278
Tranquilizers 205 296 159 252 117 149 107 205 121 164 106 159 94 149 162 252
Sedatives 98 159 73 144 41 89 60 114 65 67 44 86 38 84 87 133
Benzodiazepines 194 270 151 236 113 122 101 203 115 145 102 145 92 135 151 233
Opioids 293 453 194 302 121 170 142 251 224 347 126 165 111 152 267 425
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
240 426 155 301 102 203 122 220 185 306 106 209 89 184 215 371
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
395 633 270 450 172 267 206 378 310 478 178 278 153 250 361 598
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 885 1,384 492 762 228 362 422 661 1,236 1,867 285 436 227 365 1,345 1,968
Binge Alcohol Use5 675 1,061 345 576 165 297 292 474 680 1,038 203 334 158 284 752 1,136
Heavy Alcohol Use 376 595 189 314 93 145 161 272 327 529 115 163 81 141 366 594
Cigarette Use 613 1,036 336 540 175 259 288 473 565 978 189 291 163 238 645 1,056
Daily Cigarette Use 501 861 269 464 144 214 231 393 439 811 154 245 134 199 502 873
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.44D – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 0.31 0.46 0.79 1.17 1.47 2.46 0.88 1.34 0.31 0.48 1.32 2.06 1.57 2.51 0.30 0.46
Marijuana 0.28 0.42 0.72 1.10 1.38 2.35 0.80 1.32 0.29 0.45 1.23 1.96 1.47 2.40 0.28 0.42
Cocaine 0.09 0.13 0.27 0.44 0.70 1.10 0.28 0.45 0.09 0.11 0.54 0.85 0.66 0.94 0.08 0.12
Crack 0.05 0.06 0.15 0.27 0.51 0.64 0.11 0.28 0.04 0.02 0.34 0.45 0.47 0.61 0.04 0.05
Heroin 0.04 0.06 0.12 0.32 0.41 0.61 0.09 0.37 0.05 0.01 0.26 0.38 0.35 0.50 0.04 0.06
Hallucinogens 0.08 0.14 0.25 0.46 0.58 1.03 0.27 0.50 0.07 0.13 0.51 0.77 0.63 0.90 0.07 0.14
LSD 0.04 0.07 0.15 0.25 0.32 0.69 0.17 0.23 0.04 0.06 0.34 0.58 0.36 0.67 0.04 0.06
PCP 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.06 0.01 0.06 0.01 * * 0.05 * * 0.01 0.01
Ecstasy 0.05 0.08 0.16 0.26 0.39 0.75 0.18 0.23 0.04 0.07 0.35 0.56 0.40 0.68 0.04 0.08
Inhalants 0.04 0.08 0.15 0.23 0.31 0.64 0.17 0.22 0.04 0.08 0.30 0.51 0.29 0.61 0.05 0.07
Methamphetamine 0.06 0.12 0.21 0.52 0.60 1.40 0.20 0.48 0.05 0.08 0.40 1.02 0.57 1.36 0.06 0.10
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
0.15 0.25 0.55 0.83 1.34 1.74 0.55 0.96 0.14 0.23 0.99 1.32 1.27 1.71 0.14 0.25
Pain Relievers 0.13 0.20 0.44 0.67 1.07 1.46 0.44 0.75 0.11 0.19 0.81 1.04 1.06 1.34 0.12 0.20
Stimulants 0.06 0.12 0.23 0.39 0.59 0.95 0.25 0.40 0.06 0.12 0.44 0.69 0.52 0.84 0.06 0.12
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.10 0.15 0.39 0.63 1.09 1.36 0.37 0.69 0.08 0.10 0.72 1.04 0.94 1.36 0.09 0.14
Tranquilizers 0.09 0.14 0.37 0.57 1.08 1.32 0.34 0.62 0.07 0.09 0.71 1.01 0.93 1.33 0.08 0.12
Sedatives 0.05 0.07 0.18 0.34 0.39 0.80 0.19 0.36 0.04 0.04 0.31 0.56 0.39 0.76 0.04 0.07
Benzodiazepines 0.09 0.12 0.35 0.54 1.04 1.09 0.32 0.62 0.07 0.08 0.69 0.92 0.91 1.21 0.08 0.12
Opioids 0.14 0.21 0.44 0.68 1.08 1.48 0.44 0.75 0.13 0.19 0.82 1.05 1.07 1.36 0.13 0.21
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
0.11 0.19 0.36 0.68 0.94 1.71 0.38 0.68 0.10 0.17 0.70 1.28 0.88 1.59 0.11 0.18
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
0.18 0.29 0.58 0.94 1.42 2.12 0.62 1.07 0.17 0.26 1.09 1.63 1.39 2.06 0.17 0.28
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 0.41 0.63 0.83 1.25 1.60 2.44 0.93 1.46 0.45 0.71 1.38 1.97 1.67 2.33 0.42 0.66
Binge Alcohol Use5 0.31 0.49 0.71 1.15 1.39 2.23 0.79 1.29 0.34 0.53 1.21 1.82 1.41 2.17 0.32 0.51
Heavy Alcohol Use 0.17 0.27 0.43 0.70 0.86 1.25 0.48 0.83 0.18 0.30 0.76 1.01 0.80 1.25 0.18 0.29
Cigarette Use 0.28 0.47 0.67 1.08 1.34 2.07 0.79 1.26 0.30 0.52 1.11 1.68 1.38 1.98 0.29 0.49
Daily Cigarette Use 0.23 0.39 0.57 0.97 1.20 1.79 0.66 1.10 0.24 0.44 0.95 1.46 1.19 1.71 0.24 0.41
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.45C – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 to 49; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 392 655 277 439 143 243 228 366 363 598 163 268 135 228 444 705
Marijuana 373 609 248 406 128 224 203 343 341 545 150 250 125 212 406 635
Cocaine 144 238 103 150 63 97 82 116 105 185 69 108 55 73 128 216
Crack 46 92 42 85 34 55 25 65 18 33 30 54 29 53 35 75
Heroin 61 88 47 85 42 55 21 64 36 21 35 44 34 38 49 77
Hallucinogens 145 265 100 176 56 108 85 137 103 195 66 110 55 94 128 240
LSD 83 142 64 101 33 76 55 67 53 98 49 86 35 73 67 111
PCP 13 7 5 7 1 7 5 1 12 * 1 7 * * 13 *
Ecstasy 96 175 67 109 39 84 57 70 70 129 49 88 38 75 83 150
Inhalants 64 162 44 91 32 65 31 63 53 132 34 74 29 66 61 141
Methamphetamine 95 169 78 137 60 82 51 111 56 98 53 88 51 75 80 142
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
219 369 173 267 104 151 132 218 163 276 109 165 89 148 213 350
Pain Relievers 176 288 138 209 85 129 101 165 123 203 88 126 75 115 163 266
Stimulants 122 229 85 157 57 88 67 127 87 174 56 101 46 84 111 208
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 133 238 112 196 72 100 84 163 80 138 75 118 59 105 115 203
Tranquilizers 131 221 108 179 70 94 81 148 77 134 72 113 56 100 112 188
Sedatives 55 100 47 89 29 51 34 73 28 43 34 45 26 44 43 88
Benzodiazepines 125 209 103 174 65 86 78 145 76 121 70 109 55 96 107 176
Opioids 183 291 141 213 87 133 102 167 128 204 91 128 77 117 170 269
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
194 331 141 223 90 129 110 181 139 253 92 146 77 110 176 302
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
271 434 201 306 118 177 159 250 206 346 126 195 105 166 266 419
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 454 717 365 524 165 249 312 438 646 1,060 193 285 154 240 751 1,198
Binge Alcohol Use5 420 649 265 391 114 186 233 330 457 660 135 212 108 172 527 764
Heavy Alcohol Use 242 373 140 200 67 108 116 171 195 321 79 122 65 104 234 364
Cigarette Use 372 591 234 345 127 204 193 285 338 521 131 216 112 172 402 589
Daily Cigarette Use 289 457 176 286 96 164 146 233 243 379 106 174 92 132 290 436
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.45D – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 to 49; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 0.39 0.65 0.80 1.24 1.45 2.41 0.94 1.46 0.42 0.70 1.31 2.13 1.56 2.51 0.40 0.66
Marijuana 0.37 0.60 0.77 1.22 1.46 2.41 0.87 1.46 0.40 0.65 1.33 2.10 1.61 2.47 0.38 0.61
Cocaine 0.14 0.23 0.40 0.57 0.88 1.32 0.44 0.61 0.14 0.24 0.75 1.14 0.87 1.09 0.14 0.23
Crack 0.05 0.09 0.17 0.33 0.49 0.78 0.13 0.34 0.02 0.04 0.33 0.58 0.47 0.81 0.04 0.08
Heroin 0.06 0.09 0.19 0.33 0.60 0.77 0.12 0.34 0.05 0.03 0.39 0.48 0.55 0.58 0.05 0.08
Hallucinogens 0.14 0.26 0.39 0.66 0.80 1.45 0.45 0.71 0.13 0.26 0.71 1.16 0.88 1.37 0.14 0.26
LSD 0.08 0.14 0.25 0.39 0.47 1.06 0.30 0.36 0.07 0.13 0.54 0.93 0.57 1.10 0.07 0.12
PCP 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.10 0.02 0.01 0.02 * 0.01 0.08 * * 0.01 *
Ecstasy 0.09 0.17 0.26 0.42 0.56 1.15 0.31 0.38 0.09 0.17 0.54 0.93 0.62 1.10 0.09 0.16
Inhalants 0.06 0.16 0.17 0.35 0.45 0.91 0.17 0.34 0.07 0.17 0.37 0.80 0.47 1.00 0.07 0.15
Methamphetamine 0.09 0.17 0.30 0.52 0.83 1.13 0.27 0.58 0.07 0.13 0.57 0.94 0.82 1.11 0.09 0.15
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
0.22 0.36 0.62 0.96 1.35 1.93 0.67 1.07 0.21 0.36 1.11 1.66 1.36 2.05 0.22 0.37
Pain Relievers 0.17 0.28 0.52 0.77 1.14 1.71 0.53 0.84 0.16 0.26 0.94 1.32 1.19 1.65 0.17 0.28
Stimulants 0.12 0.23 0.32 0.59 0.80 1.20 0.36 0.66 0.11 0.23 0.61 1.06 0.74 1.23 0.12 0.23
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.13 0.23 0.42 0.74 1.00 1.36 0.44 0.84 0.10 0.18 0.80 1.24 0.94 1.53 0.12 0.22
Tranquilizers 0.13 0.22 0.41 0.67 0.97 1.29 0.43 0.76 0.10 0.18 0.77 1.19 0.89 1.46 0.12 0.20
Sedatives 0.05 0.10 0.18 0.35 0.42 0.72 0.19 0.39 0.04 0.06 0.38 0.49 0.42 0.68 0.05 0.10
Benzodiazepines 0.12 0.21 0.39 0.66 0.91 1.19 0.41 0.75 0.10 0.16 0.75 1.16 0.89 1.42 0.11 0.19
Opioids 0.18 0.29 0.53 0.78 1.17 1.75 0.53 0.85 0.16 0.27 0.96 1.33 1.21 1.67 0.18 0.29
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
0.19 0.33 0.52 0.82 1.19 1.67 0.57 0.92 0.18 0.33 0.96 1.49 1.18 1.56 0.19 0.32
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
0.27 0.43 0.68 1.04 1.45 2.11 0.77 1.18 0.26 0.44 1.22 1.86 1.52 2.18 0.27 0.43
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 0.45 0.71 0.79 1.20 1.45 2.25 0.92 1.42 0.51 0.85 1.32 1.93 1.58 2.37 0.47 0.74
Binge Alcohol Use5 0.41 0.64 0.79 1.23 1.40 2.17 0.94 1.43 0.49 0.74 1.25 1.93 1.49 2.21 0.44 0.68
Heavy Alcohol Use 0.24 0.37 0.52 0.74 0.94 1.43 0.58 0.88 0.24 0.42 0.85 1.27 1.01 1.50 0.24 0.38
Cigarette Use 0.37 0.58 0.75 1.17 1.44 2.31 0.88 1.34 0.40 0.66 1.21 2.00 1.44 2.23 0.38 0.60
Daily Cigarette Use 0.29 0.45 0.62 1.02 1.21 2.04 0.72 1.15 0.30 0.49 1.06 1.70 1.31 1.83 0.29 0.46
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.46C – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 50 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 484 744 272 470 151 249 220 395 426 657 175 300 149 267 484 732
Marijuana 431 673 235 403 116 201 201 349 391 599 154 262 132 232 443 643
Cocaine 115 139 50 118 39 78 32 85 105 75 37 77 34 74 110 113
Crack 87 78 45 77 37 * 26 63 75 16 36 44 33 * 80 65
Heroin 73 107 18 107 9 * 16 99 71 13 14 * 6 * 72 100
Hallucinogens 86 149 39 99 18 36 34 92 71 111 29 43 27 * 80 143
LSD 44 34 3 30 3 6 * 29 44 17 3 23 3 * 44 25
PCP * 19 * 18 * * * 18 * * * * * * * 19
Ecstasy 27 25 8 18 8 * * 18 25 16 8 * 8 * 25 25
Inhalants 67 47 44 40 * 31 44 26 51 24 * 31 * * 62 35
Methamphetamine 89 204 46 176 23 * 39 108 72 92 26 136 24 * 85 146
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
250 418 171 278 113 136 122 249 189 321 108 133 97 128 216 396
Pain Relievers 206 340 130 217 82 107 96 187 159 275 86 103 79 98 186 323
Stimulants 64 162 45 62 24 59 39 18 45 148 31 42 23 42 55 157
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 167 223 122 198 91 116 82 160 110 105 74 111 72 109 136 194
Tranquilizers 152 203 114 181 91 115 69 140 95 94 74 109 72 109 116 172
Sedatives 81 124 56 114 28 73 49 88 59 50 28 73 28 71 76 100
Benzodiazepines 144 184 108 166 88 85 62 143 89 81 71 93 69 92 106 159
Opioids 223 342 129 218 82 107 96 189 184 275 87 103 79 98 207 324
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
147 276 72 199 47 151 54 125 127 186 50 145 43 143 140 232
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
291 465 180 337 120 196 128 281 236 334 120 193 104 186 263 428
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 740 1,088 333 539 145 257 303 483 1,023 1,416 203 321 155 277 1,075 1,480
Binge Alcohol Use5 526 813 225 405 118 218 193 335 528 778 144 243 109 220 549 836
Heavy Alcohol Use 286 471 123 239 57 95 108 209 264 419 78 107 47 94 276 472
Cigarette Use 479 824 237 421 118 159 212 381 452 773 133 198 120 171 497 839
Daily Cigarette Use 403 709 203 360 104 138 178 318 360 676 113 170 100 150 399 722
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.46D – Substance Use in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 50 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
PAST YEAR USE
Illicit Drugs 0.42 0.64 1.47 2.26 3.46 5.04 1.51 2.50 0.40 0.62 2.67 3.87 3.30 4.77 0.41 0.63
Marijuana 0.37 0.58 1.32 2.09 2.97 4.43 1.43 2.39 0.37 0.57 2.45 3.59 3.09 4.49 0.38 0.56
Cocaine 0.10 0.12 0.31 0.69 1.12 1.94 0.25 0.66 0.11 0.07 0.67 1.24 0.93 1.68 0.10 0.10
Crack 0.08 0.07 0.28 0.45 1.09 * 0.20 0.49 0.08 0.02 0.65 0.71 0.90 * 0.07 0.06
Heroin 0.06 0.09 0.11 0.62 0.28 * 0.12 0.76 0.07 0.01 0.25 * 0.16 * 0.07 0.09
Hallucinogens 0.07 0.13 0.24 0.58 0.53 0.90 0.26 0.70 0.07 0.11 0.55 0.70 0.74 * 0.07 0.13
LSD 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.18 0.08 0.16 * 0.22 0.04 0.02 0.05 0.38 0.07 * 0.04 0.02
PCP * 0.02 * 0.11 * * * 0.14 * * * * * * * 0.02
Ecstasy 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.11 0.23 * * 0.14 0.03 0.02 0.14 * 0.22 * 0.02 0.02
Inhalants 0.06 0.04 0.27 0.24 * 0.79 0.34 0.20 0.05 0.02 * 0.50 * * 0.06 0.03
Methamphetamine 0.08 0.17 0.28 1.02 0.68 * 0.31 0.83 0.07 0.09 0.47 2.12 0.65 * 0.08 0.13
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
0.22 0.36 1.00 1.52 2.99 3.27 0.92 1.75 0.19 0.32 1.85 2.07 2.46 2.81 0.20 0.35
Pain Relievers 0.18 0.29 0.77 1.22 2.27 2.61 0.73 1.37 0.16 0.27 1.53 1.63 2.08 2.21 0.17 0.29
Stimulants 0.06 0.14 0.28 0.36 0.70 1.47 0.30 0.14 0.05 0.15 0.56 0.67 0.64 0.95 0.05 0.14
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.15 0.19 0.73 1.13 2.50 2.82 0.63 1.18 0.11 0.11 1.31 1.75 1.88 2.42 0.12 0.18
Tranquilizers 0.13 0.17 0.68 1.04 2.51 2.79 0.53 1.04 0.10 0.10 1.31 1.72 1.88 2.41 0.11 0.16
Sedatives 0.07 0.11 0.35 0.67 0.84 1.81 0.38 0.67 0.06 0.05 0.52 1.17 0.78 1.61 0.07 0.09
Benzodiazepines 0.12 0.16 0.65 0.96 2.46 2.09 0.47 1.07 0.09 0.08 1.27 1.47 1.81 2.07 0.10 0.14
Opioids 0.19 0.29 0.77 1.24 2.27 2.61 0.72 1.39 0.18 0.27 1.54 1.63 2.08 2.21 0.19 0.29
Central Nervous Systrem
   Stimulants
0.13 0.24 0.44 1.15 1.37 3.58 0.42 0.96 0.13 0.19 0.90 2.25 1.17 3.10 0.13 0.21
Illicit Drugs Other Than
   Marijuana4
0.25 0.40 1.05 1.79 3.08 4.37 0.96 1.95 0.23 0.33 2.01 2.87 2.61 3.83 0.24 0.38
PAST MONTH USE
Alcohol 0.64 0.93 1.58 2.42 3.38 5.25 1.76 2.77 0.68 0.99 2.75 3.92 3.31 4.76 0.66 0.97
Binge Alcohol Use5 0.46 0.70 1.28 2.11 3.09 4.71 1.36 2.31 0.48 0.73 2.32 3.42 2.72 4.30 0.46 0.72
Heavy Alcohol Use 0.25 0.40 0.73 1.35 1.63 2.34 0.81 1.55 0.26 0.41 1.38 1.68 1.25 2.10 0.25 0.42
Cigarette Use 0.42 0.71 1.27 2.15 2.94 3.74 1.45 2.50 0.43 0.73 2.17 2.92 2.87 3.57 0.43 0.72
Daily Cigarette Use 0.35 0.61 1.12 1.92 2.72 3.29 1.26 2.21 0.35 0.64 1.88 2.55 2.46 3.20 0.35 0.62
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) data were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
5 Estimates of binge alcohol use include use by those who were heavy alcohol users.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.47C – Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0 0 754 1,107 336 595 651 955 1,840 2,622 406 700 342 591 2,035 2,824
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 580 nc 439 nc 244 nc 358 nc 396 nc 280 nc 240 nc 519
Marijuana nc 485 nc 360 nc 176 nc 312 nc 347 nc 234 nc 187 nc 435
Cocaine nc 178 nc 145 nc 92 nc 109 nc 103 nc 105 nc 74 nc 143
Heroin nc 137 nc 122 nc 40 nc 115 nc 30 nc 27 nc 19 nc 133
Hallucinogens nc 55 nc 51 nc 30 nc 41 nc 22 nc 41 nc 31 nc 37
Inhalants nc 53 nc 22 nc 20 nc 8 nc 48 nc 21 nc 18 nc 48
Methamphetamine nc 180 nc 151 nc 93 nc 114 nc 99 nc 95 nc 91 nc 146
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
nc 297 nc 250 nc 161 nc 187 nc 147 nc 152 nc 144 nc 253
Pain Relievers nc 245 nc 198 nc 125 nc 151 nc 136 nc 113 nc 107 nc 218
Stimulants nc 115 nc 91 nc 62 nc 70 nc 56 nc 51 nc 50 nc 101
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 158 nc 149 nc 109 nc 103 nc 54 nc 109 nc 104 nc 115
Tranquilizers nc 139 nc 128 nc 108 nc 71 nc 53 nc 107 nc 104 nc 89
Sedatives nc 104 nc 102 nc 69 nc 75 nc 20 nc 72 nc 70 nc 75
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 256 nc 207 nc 129 nc 161 nc 137 nc 115 nc 107 nc 232
Central Nervous System
   Stimulants
nc 264 nc 217 nc 139 nc 163 nc 142 nc 145 nc 121 nc 214
Illicit Drugs Other
   Than Marijuana4
nc 381 nc 311 nc 203 nc 232 nc 207 nc 197 nc 177 nc 324
ALCOHOL nc 783 nc 519 nc 257 nc 425 nc 612 nc 311 nc 271 nc 731
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL
nc 344 nc 285 nc 155 nc 231 nc 205 nc 178 nc 159 nc 278
ILLICIT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL
nc 900 nc 620 nc 321 nc 518 nc 698 nc 382 nc 331 nc 870
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 474 nc 341 nc 185 nc 287 nc 339 nc 208 nc 175 nc 432
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 691 nc 410 nc 209 nc 350 nc 580 nc 240 nc 210 nc 668
NO SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER
nc 900 nc 905 nc 469 nc 793 nc 2,515 nc 574 nc 474 nc 2,672
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year MDE information were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.47D – Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 0.23 nc 0.75 nc 1.58 nc 0.84 nc 0.20 nc 1.21 nc 1.46 nc 0.22
Marijuana nc 0.19 nc 0.64 nc 1.21 nc 0.76 nc 0.17 nc 1.06 nc 1.20 nc 0.19
Cocaine nc 0.07 nc 0.27 nc 0.64 nc 0.28 nc 0.05 nc 0.50 nc 0.49 nc 0.06
Heroin nc 0.05 nc 0.23 nc 0.28 nc 0.30 nc 0.02 nc 0.13 nc 0.13 nc 0.06
Hallucinogens nc 0.02 nc 0.10 nc 0.21 nc 0.11 nc 0.01 nc 0.20 nc 0.21 nc 0.02
Inhalants nc 0.02 nc 0.04 nc 0.14 nc 0.02 nc 0.02 nc 0.10 nc 0.12 nc 0.02
Methamphetamine nc 0.07 nc 0.28 nc 0.65 nc 0.29 nc 0.05 nc 0.45 nc 0.61 nc 0.06
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
nc 0.12 nc 0.46 nc 1.09 nc 0.47 nc 0.07 nc 0.71 nc 0.93 nc 0.11
Pain Relievers nc 0.10 nc 0.37 nc 0.87 nc 0.38 nc 0.07 nc 0.53 nc 0.71 nc 0.10
Stimulants nc 0.05 nc 0.17 nc 0.43 nc 0.18 nc 0.03 nc 0.24 nc 0.33 nc 0.04
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 0.06 nc 0.28 nc 0.76 nc 0.27 nc 0.03 nc 0.51 nc 0.69 nc 0.05
Tranquilizers nc 0.06 nc 0.24 nc 0.75 nc 0.18 nc 0.03 nc 0.51 nc 0.69 nc 0.04
Sedatives nc 0.04 nc 0.19 nc 0.49 nc 0.19 nc 0.01 nc 0.34 nc 0.47 nc 0.03
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 0.10 nc 0.39 nc 0.89 nc 0.41 nc 0.07 nc 0.54 nc 0.71 nc 0.10
Central Nervous System
   Stimulants
nc 0.10 nc 0.41 nc 0.96 nc 0.42 nc 0.07 nc 0.68 nc 0.80 nc 0.09
Illicit Drugs Other
   Than Marijuana4
nc 0.15 nc 0.57 nc 1.36 nc 0.58 nc 0.10 nc 0.90 nc 1.13 nc 0.14
ALCOHOL nc 0.31 nc 0.86 nc 1.54 nc 0.99 nc 0.30 nc 1.30 nc 1.58 nc 0.31
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL
nc 0.14 nc 0.52 nc 1.06 nc 0.59 nc 0.10 nc 0.82 nc 1.03 nc 0.12
ILLICIT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL
nc 0.36 nc 0.96 nc 1.79 nc 1.11 nc 0.34 nc 1.50 nc 1.80 nc 0.36
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 0.19 nc 0.61 nc 1.24 nc 0.70 nc 0.17 nc 0.94 nc 1.10 nc 0.19
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 0.27 nc 0.71 nc 1.31 nc 0.83 nc 0.29 nc 1.04 nc 1.27 nc 0.28
NO SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER
nc 0.36 nc 0.96 nc 1.79 nc 1.11 nc 0.34 nc 1.50 nc 1.80 nc 0.36
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year MDE information were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.48C – Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0 0 231 382 101 193 184 298 433 610 149 264 115 210 490 693
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 215 nc 169 nc 94 nc 138 nc 161 nc 126 nc 103 nc 194
Marijuana nc 210 nc 164 nc 93 nc 133 nc 157 nc 123 nc 99 nc 187
Cocaine nc 46 nc 44 nc 27 nc 35 nc 13 nc 38 nc 30 nc 26
Heroin nc 16 nc 7 nc 5 nc 5 nc 14 nc 6 nc 5 nc 14
Hallucinogens nc 31 nc 23 nc 19 nc 13 nc 20 nc 22 nc 20 nc 21
Inhalants nc 21 nc 21 nc 19 nc 7 nc * nc 21 nc 17 nc *
Methamphetamine nc 24 nc 22 nc 18 nc 13 nc 12 nc 21 nc 21 nc 13
Misuse of Prescription
   Psychotherapeutics
nc 69 nc 57 nc 32 nc 48 nc 34 nc 48 nc 41 nc 50
Pain Relievers nc 49 nc 40 nc 25 nc 32 nc 25 nc 35 nc 34 nc 34
Stimulants nc 32 nc 24 nc 7 nc 23 nc 19 nc 13 nc 12 nc 29
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 45 nc 43 nc 21 nc 38 nc 13 nc 40 nc 32 nc 22
Tranquilizers nc 41 nc 40 nc 20 nc 34 nc 11 nc 36 nc 27 nc 20
Sedatives nc 21 nc 21 nc 11 nc 17 nc 6 nc 20 nc 20 nc 8
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 49 nc 41 nc 26 nc 32 nc 25 nc 35 nc 34 nc 34
Central Nervous System
   Stimulants
nc 62 nc 53 nc 31 nc 44 nc 25 nc 43 nc 36 nc 41
Illicit Drugs Other
   Than Marijuana4
nc 84 nc 69 nc 41 nc 55 nc 41 nc 58 nc 51 nc 58
ALCOHOL nc 243 nc 182 nc 96 nc 145 nc 181 nc 143 nc 117 nc 209
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL
nc 142 nc 113 nc 62 nc 91 nc 85 nc 91 nc 67 nc 102
ILLICIT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL
nc 283 nc 222 nc 118 nc 178 nc 228 nc 167 nc 140 nc 272
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 178 nc 125 nc 67 nc 107 nc 138 nc 84 nc 76 nc 167
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 180 nc 123 nc 72 nc 103 nc 152 nc 95 nc 88 nc 165
NO SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER
nc 283 nc 285 nc 140 nc 230 nc 542 nc 191 nc 153 nc 595
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nc = not comparable due to methodological changes; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates in the 2020 column are italicized to indicate caution should be used when comparing estimates between 2020 and prior years because of methodological changes for 2020. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table for 2020 exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. Therefore, some estimates in this table could differ from corresponding estimates in other tables that did not undergo sample size adjustments. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder (SUD) estimates in 2020 are based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). SUD and related estimates are not comparable between 2020 and prior years of NSDUH, because prior years’ estimates were based on DSM-IV criteria. The 2020 estimates reflect additional methodological changes for the 2020 NSDUH. Due to these changes, significance testing between 2020 and prior years was not performed. See the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Mental Illness aligns with DSM-IV criteria and is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Estimates of serious mental illness (SMI) are a subset of estimates of any mental illness (AMI) because SMI is limited to people with AMI that resulted in serious functional impairment. These mental illness estimates are based on a predictive model and are not direct measures of diagnostic status.
2 Respondents with unknown past year MDE information were excluded.
3 Respondents with unknown impairment data were excluded.
4 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019 and Quarters 1 and 4, 2020.
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Table 8.48D – Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and MDE with Severe Impairment Status, Standard Errors of Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
Any
Mental
Illness
Excluding
Serious
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
MDE2
(2019)
MDE2
(2020)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2019)
MDE with
Severe
Impairment2,3
(2020)
No
MDE2
(2019)
No
MDE2
(2020)
TOTAL POPULATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00