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Table 8.1A – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 51,495 52,859 19,758 19,269 31,737 33,590
18-25 9,930 10,238 3,856 3,744 6,074 6,494
18-20 3,757 3,659 1,427 1,376 2,330 2,283
21-25 6,172 6,579 2,429 2,369 3,744 4,211
26 or Older 41,565 42,621 15,902 15,525 25,663 27,096
26-49 25,279 25,676 9,884 9,970 15,396 15,705
26-29 5,512 4,884 2,245 1,879 3,266 3,005
30-34 6,421 6,586 2,618 2,522 3,803 4,064
35-39 5,148 5,551 1,903 2,114 3,244 3,437
40-44 4,280 4,329 1,581 1,691 2,699 2,637
45-49 3,919 4,326 1,536 1,764 2,383 2,562
50 or Older 16,286 16,945 6,018 5,555 10,268 11,390
50-54 3,504 3,793 1,481 1,079 2,023 2,714
55-59 3,720 3,876 1,439 1,172 2,281 2,704
60-64 2,809 2,818 872 1,031 1,938 1,787
65 or Older 6,252 6,458 2,226 2,273 4,026 4,186
* = 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 8.1B – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 20.6 21.0 16.3 15.8 24.5 25.8
18-25 29.4 30.6 22.8 22.3 36.1 38.8
18-20 28.5 29.3 21.2 21.3 36.3 37.8
21-25 30.0 31.3 23.9 23.0 36.0 39.4
26 or Older 19.2 19.5 15.3 14.8 22.8 23.9
26-49 25.0 25.3 19.8 19.9 30.0 30.6
26-29 30.5 27.4 24.6 21.3 36.7 33.6
30-34 28.8 29.0 23.9 22.1 33.6 35.8
35-39 24.0 25.2 18.3 20.0 29.4 29.9
40-44 22.2 22.3 16.7 17.6 27.5 26.8
45-49 19.3 22.2 15.3 18.0 23.4 26.4
50 or Older 14.1 14.5 11.2 10.2 16.7 18.3
50-54 17.0 19.2 14.5 12.1 19.4 25.0
55-59 17.5 17.8 14.0 11.0 20.8 24.4
60-64 13.7 13.5 8.9 9.8 17.9 17.5
65 or Older 11.8 11.8 9.4 9.3 13.8 13.9
* = 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 8.2A – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 51,495 52,859 9,930 10,238 41,565 42,621 25,279 25,676 16,286 16,945
GENDER                    
Male 19,758 19,269 3,856 3,744 15,902 15,525 9,884 9,970 6,018 5,555
Female 31,737 33,590 6,074 6,494 25,663 27,096 15,396 15,705 10,268 11,390
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,055 45,115 8,094 8,453 35,961 36,662 21,449 21,570 14,512 15,092
White 34,967 35,621 6,021 6,486 28,946 29,134 16,749 17,020 12,196 12,114
Black or African American 5,174 5,269 1,102 949 4,072 4,319 2,629 2,589 1,443 1,730
AIAN 260 * 52 * 208 * 111 * * *
NHOPI 164 * * * 126 * 110 * * *
Asian 2,100 1,995 513 551 1,587 1,443 1,133 1,047 454 396
Two or More Races 1,390 1,689 369 401 1,022 1,288 715 669 306 *
Hispanic or Latino 7,440 7,744 1,836 1,785 5,604 5,959 3,830 4,106 1,774 1,853
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 23,829 22,348 4,049 3,978 19,779 18,370 15,417 14,369 4,362 4,001
Part-Time 8,137 8,075 2,886 2,835 5,251 5,240 3,292 3,308 1,959 1,932
Unemployed 2,750 3,403 895 1,090 1,855 2,313 1,312 1,812 543 502
Other1 16,780 19,032 2,099 2,335 14,680 16,697 5,258 6,187 9,422 10,510
* = 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 8.2B – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 20.6 21.0 29.4 30.6 19.2 19.5 25.0 25.3 14.1 14.5
GENDER                    
Male 16.3 15.8 22.8 22.3 15.3 14.8 19.8 19.9 11.2 10.2
Female 24.5 25.8 36.1 38.8 22.8 23.9 30.0 30.6 16.7 18.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 21.1 21.5 31.0 32.8 19.7 19.9 26.6 26.8 14.2 14.6
White 22.2 22.6 33.4 36.2 20.7 20.8 29.2 29.8 14.8 14.6
Black or African American 17.3 17.3 23.8 20.7 16.1 16.7 20.3 19.4 11.7 13.8
AIAN 18.7 * 23.6 * 17.7 * 22.1 * * *
NHOPI 16.6 * * * 15.1 * 20.2 * * *
Asian 14.4 13.9 24.6 27.6 12.7 11.7 15.7 15.4 8.6 7.1
Two or More Races 31.7 35.8 39.3 37.9 29.6 35.2 36.3 33.8 20.8 *
Hispanic or Latino 18.0 18.4 24.0 23.1 16.7 17.4 18.5 19.6 13.7 13.9
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 19.2 19.2 28.2 31.3 18.0 17.7 22.3 21.8 10.7 10.5
Part-Time 25.0 25.8 34.6 33.1 21.7 23.1 30.8 31.7 14.4 15.8
Unemployed 27.7 26.1 27.2 31.8 27.9 24.1 30.7 29.6 22.9 14.5
Other1 20.1 20.9 27.1 26.6 19.4 20.3 30.4 32.2 16.1 16.6
* = 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 8.3A – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 51,495 52,859 9,930 10,238 41,565 42,621 25,279 25,676 16,286 16,945
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 8,608 8,383 1,611 1,677 6,997 6,707 3,970 4,160 3,027 2,546
Midwest 11,497 11,866 2,284 2,192 9,213 9,674 5,512 6,014 3,701 3,660
South 18,212 18,616 3,544 3,637 14,668 14,979 9,317 8,514 5,351 6,465
West 13,178 13,994 2,491 2,733 10,686 11,261 6,480 6,987 4,207 4,273
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 28,346 27,213 5,573 5,311 22,773 21,902 14,283 13,407 8,490 8,495
Small Metro 15,837 17,946 3,136 3,555 12,701 14,391 7,666 8,826 5,035 5,565
Nonmetro 7,312 7,699 1,222 1,372 6,090 6,327 3,330 3,442 2,761 2,885
Urbanized 3,100 3,360 596 627 2,504 2,733 1,475 1,569 1,029 1,164
Less Urbanized 3,554 3,629 515 680 3,039 2,948 1,528 1,566 1,511 1,382
Completely Rural 658 711 110 65 547 646 326 307 221 339
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 8,646 9,810 2,262 2,319 6,384 7,491 3,888 4,102 2,496 3,390
100-199% 11,258 11,445 2,338 2,530 8,920 8,916 4,692 4,740 4,228 4,175
200% or More 31,255 31,447 4,994 5,234 26,261 26,214 16,699 16,834 9,562 9,380
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 5,505 5,552 1,107 933 4,399 4,619 2,066 1,834 2,332 2,785
High School Graduate 11,705 13,170 2,839 2,794 8,867 10,376 4,808 5,397 4,058 4,979
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 18,250 18,339 4,584 4,662 13,666 13,677 8,637 8,857 5,029 4,820
College Graduate 16,034 15,798 1,400 1,850 14,633 13,949 9,768 9,588 4,865 4,361
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 30,795 30,239 6,308 6,412 24,487 23,827 15,301 14,968 9,186 8,859
Medicaid/CHIP 11,149 12,102 2,070 2,210 9,078 9,892 5,502 5,838 3,576 4,055
Other3 11,598 13,139 714 801 10,884 12,338 2,512 2,881 8,372 9,457
No Coverage 5,630 5,824 1,250 1,382 4,380 4,442 3,558 3,671 823 772
* = 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 8.3B – Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 20.6 21.0 29.4 30.6 19.2 19.5 25.0 25.3 14.1 14.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 19.7 19.2 27.9 29.6 18.4 17.6 23.2 24.5 14.4 12.1
Midwest 22.1 22.8 31.9 30.9 20.5 21.5 27.1 29.6 15.1 14.8
South 19.2 19.4 27.9 28.6 17.8 18.0 24.2 22.0 12.3 14.5
West 22.1 23.3 30.8 34.1 20.8 21.7 25.6 27.5 16.1 16.1
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 20.2 19.9 29.7 29.9 18.8 18.4 23.8 23.4 13.8 13.7
Small Metro 20.9 23.2 29.6 32.4 19.5 21.7 26.4 28.2 14.0 15.8
Nonmetro 21.2 20.5 28.2 28.6 20.2 19.4 27.2 26.7 15.4 14.6
Urbanized 21.6 22.4 29.4 28.0 20.3 21.4 27.7 30.0 14.7 15.4
Less Urbanized 22.0 20.4 26.6 30.8 21.3 18.9 27.3 23.9 17.5 15.3
Completely Rural 16.7 15.2 29.4 18.6 15.4 14.9 24.5 27.8 9.9 10.5
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 26.7 26.3 28.6 28.8 26.1 25.6 29.0 27.1 22.7 24.0
100-199% 23.7 24.9 30.2 32.5 22.4 23.4 24.8 25.9 20.2 21.0
200% or More 18.5 18.7 29.5 30.3 17.2 17.4 24.2 24.7 11.5 11.3
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 18.3 19.2 23.6 24.4 17.3 18.4 19.1 18.0 15.9 18.7
High School Graduate 19.3 19.0 26.8 26.0 17.7 17.7 23.0 22.4 13.9 14.4
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 23.7 24.0 34.0 33.3 21.5 21.9 28.0 30.0 15.4 14.6
College Graduate 19.5 20.5 28.4 37.3 18.9 19.3 25.3 25.5 12.5 12.6
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 18.6 19.0 30.9 32.7 16.9 17.1 22.9 23.2 11.7 11.9
Medicaid/CHIP 31.2 30.5 28.6 29.0 31.8 30.8 34.0 33.5 29.0 27.7
Other3 16.8 17.6 28.1 33.2 16.4 17.1 34.4 36.2 14.2 14.7
No Coverage 21.8 21.3 25.9 25.4 20.8 20.3 23.6 22.5 13.7 13.8
* = 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 8.4A – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 13,115 14,200 4,668 5,121 8,447 9,080
18-25 2,899 3,258 979 1,085 1,920 2,173
18-20 1,082 1,060 363 381 719 679
21-25 1,818 2,198 616 705 1,202 1,494
26 or Older 10,216 10,942 3,689 4,035 6,527 6,907
26-49 6,847 6,981 2,443 2,673 4,404 4,309
26-29 1,566 1,389 595 486 971 903
30-34 1,672 1,720 638 576 1,034 1,145
35-39 1,373 1,440 427 618 947 822
40-44 1,116 1,146 380 437 736 709
45-49 1,119 1,286 404 556 716 730
50 or Older 3,369 3,961 1,246 1,362 2,123 2,598
50-54 952 914 425 325 526 589
55-59 958 1,160 356 225 602 935
60-64 634 809 143 385 491 424
65 or Older 825 1,078 321 427 504 651
* = 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 8.4B – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 5.2 5.6 3.9 4.2 6.5 7.0
18-25 8.6 9.7 5.8 6.5 11.4 13.0
18-20 8.2 8.5 5.4 5.9 11.2 11.2
21-25 8.8 10.5 6.1 6.8 11.5 14.0
26 or Older 4.7 5.0 3.5 3.8 5.8 6.1
26-49 6.8 6.9 4.9 5.3 8.6 8.4
26-29 8.7 7.8 6.5 5.5 10.9 10.1
30-34 7.5 7.6 5.8 5.1 9.1 10.1
35-39 6.4 6.5 4.1 5.9 8.6 7.2
40-44 5.8 5.9 4.0 4.5 7.5 7.2
45-49 5.5 6.6 4.0 5.7 7.0 7.5
50 or Older 2.9 3.4 2.3 2.5 3.5 4.2
50-54 4.6 4.6 4.2 3.6 5.0 5.4
55-59 4.5 5.3 3.5 2.1 5.5 8.4
60-64 3.1 3.9 1.5 3.6 4.5 4.1
65 or Older 1.6 2.0 1.4 1.7 1.7 2.2
* = 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 8.5A – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 13,115 14,200 2,899 3,258 10,216 10,942 6,847 6,981 3,369 3,961
GENDER                    
Male 4,668 5,121 979 1,085 3,689 4,035 2,443 2,673 1,246 1,362
Female 8,447 9,080 1,920 2,173 6,527 6,907 4,404 4,309 2,123 2,598
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,109 12,307 2,375 2,728 8,734 9,579 5,786 5,944 2,948 3,635
White 8,937 10,017 1,851 2,204 7,086 7,813 4,626 4,939 2,460 2,874
Black or African American 1,188 1,429 265 203 923 1,226 630 607 293 619
AIAN 93 94 16 * 78 77 40 * * *
NHOPI 25 11 * * 23 * 23 * * *
Asian 457 289 136 131 321 158 247 121 74 36
Two or More Races 409 467 105 173 304 294 221 212 84 *
Hispanic or Latino 2,006 1,893 524 530 1,482 1,363 1,061 1,037 420 326
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 5,686 5,120 1,234 1,162 4,452 3,958 3,699 3,318 753 640
Part-Time 2,231 2,386 829 942 1,402 1,445 959 992 442 453
Unemployed 838 1,097 238 421 600 675 468 492 132 184
Other1 4,361 5,598 598 733 3,762 4,864 1,720 2,180 2,042 2,684
* = 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 8.5B – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 5.2 5.6 8.6 9.7 4.7 5.0 6.8 6.9 2.9 3.4
GENDER                    
Male 3.9 4.2 5.8 6.5 3.5 3.8 4.9 5.3 2.3 2.5
Female 6.5 7.0 11.4 13.0 5.8 6.1 8.6 8.4 3.5 4.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 5.3 5.9 9.1 10.6 4.8 5.2 7.2 7.4 2.9 3.5
White 5.7 6.3 10.3 12.3 5.1 5.6 8.1 8.6 3.0 3.5
Black or African American 4.0 4.7 5.7 4.4 3.7 4.7 4.9 4.6 2.4 4.9
AIAN 6.7 6.6 7.2 * 6.6 6.2 8.0 * * *
NHOPI 2.6 1.2 * * 2.7 * 4.1 * * *
Asian 3.1 2.0 6.5 6.6 2.6 1.3 3.4 1.8 1.4 0.7
Two or More Races 9.3 9.9 11.1 16.3 8.8 8.0 11.2 10.7 5.7 *
Hispanic or Latino 4.9 4.5 6.8 6.9 4.4 4.0 5.1 4.9 3.2 2.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time 4.6 4.4 8.6 9.1 4.1 3.8 5.4 5.0 1.8 1.7
Part-Time 6.8 7.6 9.9 11.0 5.8 6.4 9.0 9.5 3.3 3.7
Unemployed 8.4 8.4 7.2 12.3 9.0 7.0 11.0 8.0 5.6 5.3
Other1 5.2 6.1 7.7 8.3 5.0 5.9 9.9 11.4 3.5 4.2
* = 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 8.6A – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 13,115 14,200 2,899 3,258 10,216 10,942 6,847 6,981 3,369 3,961
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 2,062 1,970 484 542 1,578 1,429 955 1,106 623 323
Midwest 2,918 3,447 701 752 2,217 2,695 1,410 1,913 807 782
South 4,766 5,252 995 1,074 3,771 4,178 2,716 2,266 1,055 1,911
West 3,369 3,531 719 891 2,650 2,640 1,766 1,696 884 944
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 6,743 6,839 1,545 1,641 5,198 5,198 3,484 3,411 1,714 1,786
Small Metro 4,341 5,229 985 1,119 3,356 4,110 2,283 2,576 1,073 1,534
Nonmetro 2,031 2,132 370 498 1,662 1,635 1,080 994 582 640
Urbanized 889 976 202 260 687 716 513 466 174 250
Less Urbanized 938 957 130 219 808 738 459 464 349 274
Completely Rural 205 199 38 18 167 181 108 * 59 116
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 2,590 3,089 674 758 1,916 2,331 1,338 1,361 578 970
100-199% 3,218 3,588 727 877 2,491 2,712 1,365 1,550 1,126 1,161
200% or More 7,222 7,475 1,413 1,576 5,809 5,900 4,144 4,070 1,665 1,829
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 1,286 1,320 319 238 967 1,082 518 549 449 533
High School Graduate 3,100 3,841 843 1,000 2,257 2,841 1,513 1,484 745 1,357
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 5,357 5,530 1,405 1,592 3,952 3,938 2,663 2,696 1,289 1,242
College Graduate 3,372 3,508 332 428 3,040 3,081 2,154 2,252 886 829
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 7,051 6,967 1,760 2,101 5,291 4,866 3,595 3,359 1,696 1,508
Medicaid/CHIP 3,602 3,586 660 720 2,941 2,866 1,954 2,184 987 682
Other3 2,638 3,701 216 225 2,423 3,476 881 1,089 1,542 2,387
No Coverage 1,557 1,607 387 365 1,170 1,243 1,003 996 167 247
* = 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 8.6B – Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 5.2 5.6 8.6 9.7 4.7 5.0 6.8 6.9 2.9 3.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 4.7 4.5 8.4 9.6 4.1 3.7 5.6 6.5 3.0 1.5
Midwest 5.6 6.6 9.8 10.6 4.9 6.0 6.9 9.4 3.3 3.2
South 5.0 5.5 7.8 8.4 4.6 5.0 7.0 5.8 2.4 4.3
West 5.7 5.9 8.9 11.1 5.1 5.1 7.0 6.7 3.4 3.6
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 4.8 5.0 8.2 9.3 4.3 4.4 5.8 6.0 2.8 2.9
Small Metro 5.7 6.8 9.3 10.2 5.2 6.2 7.9 8.2 3.0 4.4
Nonmetro 5.9 5.7 8.5 10.4 5.5 5.0 8.8 7.7 3.3 3.2
Urbanized 6.2 6.5 10.0 11.6 5.6 5.6 9.7 8.9 2.5 3.3
Less Urbanized 5.8 5.4 6.7 9.9 5.7 4.7 8.2 7.1 4.0 3.0
Completely Rural 5.2 4.3 10.1 5.3 4.7 4.2 8.1 * 2.6 3.6
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 8.0 8.3 8.5 9.4 7.8 8.0 10.0 9.0 5.2 6.9
100-199% 6.8 7.8 9.4 11.3 6.2 7.1 7.2 8.5 5.4 5.9
200% or More 4.3 4.4 8.3 9.1 3.8 3.9 6.0 6.0 2.0 2.2
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School 4.3 4.6 6.8 6.2 3.8 4.3 4.8 5.4 3.1 3.6
High School Graduate 5.1 5.5 7.9 9.3 4.5 4.8 7.2 6.2 2.5 3.9
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 7.0 7.2 10.4 11.4 6.2 6.3 8.6 9.1 3.9 3.8
College Graduate 4.1 4.5 6.7 8.6 3.9 4.3 5.6 6.0 2.3 2.4
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 4.3 4.4 8.6 10.7 3.6 3.5 5.4 5.2 2.2 2.0
Medicaid/CHIP 10.1 9.0 9.1 9.5 10.3 8.9 12.1 12.5 8.0 4.7
Other3 3.8 5.0 8.5 9.3 3.6 4.8 12.1 13.7 2.6 3.7
No Coverage 6.0 5.9 8.0 6.7 5.6 5.7 6.7 6.1 2.8 4.4
* = 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 8.7A – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, 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 51,495 52,859 13,115 14,200 38,379 38,659 198,822 199,070
AGE GROUP                
18-25 9,930 10,238 2,899 3,258 7,031 6,980 23,803 23,259
26 or Older 41,565 42,621 10,216 10,942 31,349 31,679 175,019 175,812
26-49 25,279 25,676 6,847 6,981 18,432 18,694 76,004 75,860
50 or Older 16,286 16,945 3,369 3,961 12,917 12,984 99,015 99,951
GENDER                
Male 19,758 19,269 4,668 5,121 15,090 14,149 101,104 102,413
Female 31,737 33,590 8,447 9,080 23,290 24,510 97,718 96,657
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,055 45,115 11,109 12,307 32,946 32,808 164,992 164,752
White 34,967 35,621 8,937 10,017 26,030 25,604 122,844 122,311
Black or African American 5,174 5,269 1,188 1,429 3,986 3,840 24,720 25,225
AIAN 260 * 93 94 166 * 1,132 *
NHOPI 164 * 25 11 138 * 824 *
Asian 2,100 1,995 457 289 1,644 1,706 12,476 12,371
Two or More Races 1,390 1,689 409 467 981 1,222 2,995 3,030
Hispanic or Latino 7,440 7,744 2,006 1,893 5,433 5,851 33,830 34,319
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 23,829 22,348 5,686 5,120 18,143 17,229 100,358 94,118
Part-Time 8,137 8,075 2,231 2,386 5,906 5,689 24,461 23,170
Unemployed 2,750 3,403 838 1,097 1,912 2,307 7,179 9,611
Other1 16,780 19,032 4,361 5,598 12,419 13,434 66,824 72,171
* = 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 8.7B – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, 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 20.6 21.0 5.2 5.6 15.3 15.3 79.4 79.0
AGE GROUP                
18-25 29.4 30.6 8.6 9.7 20.8 20.8 70.6 69.4
26 or Older 19.2 19.5 4.7 5.0 14.5 14.5 80.8 80.5
26-49 25.0 25.3 6.8 6.9 18.2 18.4 75.0 74.7
50 or Older 14.1 14.5 2.9 3.4 11.2 11.1 85.9 85.5
GENDER                
Male 16.3 15.8 3.9 4.2 12.5 11.6 83.7 84.2
Female 24.5 25.8 6.5 7.0 18.0 18.8 75.5 74.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 21.1 21.5 5.3 5.9 15.8 15.6 78.9 78.5
White 22.2 22.6 5.7 6.3 16.5 16.2 77.8 77.4
Black or African American 17.3 17.3 4.0 4.7 13.3 12.6 82.7 82.7
AIAN 18.7 * 6.7 6.6 12.0 * 81.3 *
NHOPI 16.6 * 2.6 1.2 14.0 * 83.4 *
Asian 14.4 13.9 3.1 2.0 11.3 11.9 85.6 86.1
Two or More Races 31.7 35.8 9.3 9.9 22.4 25.9 68.3 64.2
Hispanic or Latino 18.0 18.4 4.9 4.5 13.2 13.9 82.0 81.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 19.2 19.2 4.6 4.4 14.6 14.8 80.8 80.8
Part-Time 25.0 25.8 6.8 7.6 18.1 18.2 75.0 74.2
Unemployed 27.7 26.1 8.4 8.4 19.3 17.7 72.3 73.9
Other1 20.1 20.9 5.2 6.1 14.9 14.7 79.9 79.1
* = 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 8.8A – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 51,495 52,859 13,115 14,200 38,379 38,659 198,822 199,070
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 8,608 8,383 2,062 1,970 6,546 6,413 35,191 35,385
Midwest 11,497 11,866 2,918 3,447 8,579 8,419 40,540 40,279
South 18,212 18,616 4,766 5,252 13,446 13,364 76,699 77,371
West 13,178 13,994 3,369 3,531 9,809 10,463 46,391 46,035
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 28,346 27,213 6,743 6,839 21,603 20,374 111,853 109,829
Small Metro 15,837 17,946 4,341 5,229 11,496 12,718 59,811 59,457
Nonmetro 7,312 7,699 2,031 2,132 5,280 5,567 27,158 29,785
Urbanized 3,100 3,360 889 976 2,211 2,384 11,256 11,657
Less Urbanized 3,554 3,629 938 957 2,616 2,671 12,624 14,166
Completely Rural 658 711 205 199 453 512 3,278 3,962
POVERTY LEVEL1                
Less Than 100% 8,646 9,810 2,590 3,089 6,056 6,721 23,686 27,492
100-199% 11,258 11,445 3,218 3,588 8,041 7,857 36,335 34,491
200% or More 31,255 31,447 7,222 7,475 24,033 23,972 137,993 136,866
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 5,505 5,552 1,286 1,320 4,219 4,231 24,649 23,343
High School Graduate 11,705 13,170 3,100 3,841 8,605 9,329 49,050 56,303
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 18,250 18,339 5,357 5,530 12,893 12,809 58,793 58,116
College Graduate 16,034 15,798 3,372 3,508 12,662 12,290 66,329 61,307
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 30,795 30,239 7,051 6,967 23,744 23,272 134,837 128,625
Medicaid/CHIP 11,149 12,102 3,602 3,586 7,547 8,516 24,617 27,585
Other3 11,598 13,139 2,638 3,701 8,960 9,437 57,405 61,600
No Coverage 5,630 5,824 1,557 1,607 4,073 4,216 20,248 21,541
* = 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 8.8B – Levels of Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 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 20.6 21.0 5.2 5.6 15.3 15.3 79.4 79.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 19.7 19.2 4.7 4.5 14.9 14.7 80.3 80.8
Midwest 22.1 22.8 5.6 6.6 16.5 16.1 77.9 77.2
South 19.2 19.4 5.0 5.5 14.2 13.9 80.8 80.6
West 22.1 23.3 5.7 5.9 16.5 17.4 77.9 76.7
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 20.2 19.9 4.8 5.0 15.4 14.9 79.8 80.1
Small Metro 20.9 23.2 5.7 6.8 15.2 16.4 79.1 76.8
Nonmetro 21.2 20.5 5.9 5.7 15.3 14.9 78.8 79.5
Urbanized 21.6 22.4 6.2 6.5 15.4 15.9 78.4 77.6
Less Urbanized 22.0 20.4 5.8 5.4 16.2 15.0 78.0 79.6
Completely Rural 16.7 15.2 5.2 4.3 11.5 10.9 83.3 84.8
POVERTY LEVEL1                
Less Than 100% 26.7 26.3 8.0 8.3 18.7 18.0 73.3 73.7
100-199% 23.7 24.9 6.8 7.8 16.9 17.1 76.3 75.1
200% or More 18.5 18.7 4.3 4.4 14.2 14.2 81.5 81.3
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 18.3 19.2 4.3 4.6 14.0 14.6 81.7 80.8
High School Graduate 19.3 19.0 5.1 5.5 14.2 13.4 80.7 81.0
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 23.7 24.0 7.0 7.2 16.7 16.8 76.3 76.0
College Graduate 19.5 20.5 4.1 4.5 15.4 15.9 80.5 79.5
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 18.6 19.0 4.3 4.4 14.3 14.6 81.4 81.0
Medicaid/CHIP 31.2 30.5 10.1 9.0 21.1 21.5 68.8 69.5
Other3 16.8 17.6 3.8 5.0 13.0 12.6 83.2 82.4
No Coverage 21.8 21.3 6.0 5.9 15.7 15.4 78.2 78.7
* = 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 8.9A – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 16,985 nc 4,071 nc 12,914 nc 9,298 nc 3,616
GENDER                    
Male nc 7,509 nc 1,600 nc 5,908 nc 4,413 nc 1,495
Female nc 9,476 nc 2,471 nc 7,006 nc 4,885 nc 2,121
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 14,543 nc 3,441 nc 11,101 nc 7,812 nc 3,289
White nc 11,295 nc 2,640 nc 8,654 nc 6,074 nc 2,580
Black or African American nc 1,790 nc 373 nc 1,417 nc 1,052 nc 366
AIAN nc 166 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 14 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 471 nc 144 nc 328 nc 235 nc *
Two or More Races nc 807 nc 235 nc 572 nc 352 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 2,442 nc 630 nc 1,812 nc 1,486 nc 327
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 7,837 nc 1,701 nc 6,136 nc 5,127 nc 1,009
Part-Time nc 2,867 nc 1,216 nc 1,650 nc 1,074 nc 576
Unemployed nc 1,546 nc 444 nc 1,103 nc 954 nc 149
Other1 nc 4,735 nc 710 nc 4,025 nc 2,143 nc 1,882
* = 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 8.9B – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Any Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 6.7 nc 12.2 nc 5.9 nc 9.2 nc 3.1
GENDER                    
Male nc 6.2 nc 9.5 nc 5.6 nc 8.8 nc 2.7
Female nc 7.3 nc 14.8 nc 6.2 nc 9.5 nc 3.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 6.9 nc 13.4 nc 6.0 nc 9.7 nc 3.2
White nc 7.2 nc 14.7 nc 6.2 nc 10.6 nc 3.1
Black or African American nc 5.9 nc 8.1 nc 5.5 nc 7.9 nc 2.9
AIAN nc 11.8 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 1.5 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 3.3 nc 7.2 nc 2.6 nc 3.5 nc *
Two or More Races nc 17.1 nc 22.1 nc 15.6 nc 17.8 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 5.8 nc 8.2 nc 5.3 nc 7.1 nc 2.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 6.7 nc 13.4 nc 5.9 nc 7.8 nc 2.7
Part-Time nc 9.2 nc 14.2 nc 7.3 nc 10.3 nc 4.7
Unemployed nc 11.9 nc 13.0 nc 11.5 nc 15.6 nc 4.3
Other1 nc 5.2 nc 8.1 nc 4.9 nc 11.2 nc 3.0
* = 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 8.10A – 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, 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 16,985 nc 4,071 nc 12,914 nc 9,298 nc 3,616
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 2,715 nc 698 nc 2,018 nc 1,501 nc 516
Midwest nc 3,914 nc 933 nc 2,981 nc 2,202 nc 779
South nc 5,223 nc 1,426 nc 3,798 nc 2,778 nc 1,019
West nc 5,133 nc 1,015 nc 4,118 nc 2,816 nc 1,301
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 8,603 nc 2,173 nc 6,430 nc 4,718 nc 1,712
Small Metro nc 6,224 nc 1,412 nc 4,812 nc 3,471 nc 1,341
Nonmetro nc 2,159 nc 486 nc 1,672 nc 1,109 nc 563
Urbanized nc 1,044 nc 225 nc 819 nc 500 nc 319
Less Urbanized nc 1,000 nc 236 nc 764 nc 529 nc 235
Completely Rural nc 115 nc 25 nc 90 nc 81 nc 9
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 3,571 nc 1,018 nc 2,553 nc 1,637 nc 916
100-199% nc 3,391 nc 1,018 nc 2,373 nc 1,810 nc 563
200% or More nc 9,971 nc 1,983 nc 7,988 nc 5,851 nc 2,137
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 1,666 nc 378 nc 1,289 nc 798 nc 490
High School Graduate nc 3,990 nc 989 nc 3,001 nc 1,971 nc 1,030
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 6,772 nc 1,927 nc 4,845 nc 3,609 nc 1,235
College Graduate nc 4,557 nc 778 nc 3,779 nc 2,919 nc 860
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 9,446 nc 2,682 nc 6,764 nc 4,761 nc 2,003
Medicaid/CHIP nc 4,341 nc 736 nc 3,605 nc 2,451 nc 1,154
Other3 nc 2,944 nc 276 nc 2,668 nc 1,056 nc 1,613
No Coverage nc 2,324 nc 550 nc 1,774 nc 1,689 nc 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 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 8.10B – 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, 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 6.7 nc 12.2 nc 5.9 nc 9.2 nc 3.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 6.2 nc 12.3 nc 5.3 nc 8.8 nc 2.4
Midwest nc 7.5 nc 13.2 nc 6.6 nc 10.8 nc 3.2
South nc 5.4 nc 11.2 nc 4.6 nc 7.2 nc 2.3
West nc 8.6 nc 12.6 nc 7.9 nc 11.1 nc 4.9
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 6.3 nc 12.2 nc 5.4 nc 8.2 nc 2.8
Small Metro nc 8.0 nc 12.9 nc 7.2 nc 11.1 nc 3.8
Nonmetro nc 5.8 nc 10.1 nc 5.1 nc 8.6 nc 2.8
Urbanized nc 7.0 nc 10.1 nc 6.4 nc 9.5 nc 4.2
Less Urbanized nc 5.6 nc 10.7 nc 4.9 nc 8.1 nc 2.6
Completely Rural nc 2.5 nc 7.3 nc 2.1 nc 7.3 nc 0.3
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 9.6 nc 12.7 nc 8.7 nc 10.8 nc 6.5
100-199% nc 7.4 nc 13.1 nc 6.2 nc 9.9 nc 2.8
200% or More nc 5.9 nc 11.5 nc 5.3 nc 8.6 nc 2.6
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 5.8 nc 9.9 nc 5.1 nc 7.8 nc 3.3
High School Graduate nc 5.7 nc 9.2 nc 5.1 nc 8.2 nc 3.0
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 8.9 nc 13.8 nc 7.8 nc 12.2 nc 3.7
College Graduate nc 5.9 nc 15.7 nc 5.2 nc 7.7 nc 2.5
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 5.9 nc 13.7 nc 4.9 nc 7.4 nc 2.7
Medicaid/CHIP nc 10.9 nc 9.7 nc 11.2 nc 14.1 nc 7.9
Other3 nc 3.9 nc 11.4 nc 3.7 nc 13.3 nc 2.5
No Coverage nc 8.5 nc 10.1 nc 8.1 nc 10.3 nc 1.5
* = 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 8.11A – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 5,661 nc 1,539 nc 4,121 nc 3,201 nc 920
GENDER                    
Male nc 2,097 nc 576 nc 1,521 nc 1,159 nc 362
Female nc 3,563 nc 963 nc 2,600 nc 2,043 nc 558
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 4,849 nc 1,334 nc 3,514 nc 2,643 nc 872
White nc 3,976 nc 1,104 nc 2,872 nc 2,107 nc 766
Black or African American nc 478 nc 81 nc 397 nc 321 nc *
AIAN nc 55 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 62 nc 19 nc 43 nc 43 nc *
Two or More Races nc 268 nc 115 nc 153 nc 124 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 812 nc 205 nc 607 nc 558 nc 48
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 2,191 nc 590 nc 1,601 nc 1,486 nc 115
Part-Time nc 1,159 nc 433 nc 725 nc 457 nc 268
Unemployed nc 639 nc 234 nc 406 nc 344 nc *
Other1 nc 1,672 nc 283 nc 1,389 nc 913 nc 476
* = 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 8.11B – Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 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 2.2 nc 4.6 nc 1.9 nc 3.2 nc 0.8
GENDER                    
Male nc 1.7 nc 3.4 nc 1.4 nc 2.3 nc 0.7
Female nc 2.7 nc 5.8 nc 2.3 nc 4.0 nc 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 2.3 nc 5.2 nc 1.9 nc 3.3 nc 0.8
White nc 2.5 nc 6.2 nc 2.1 nc 3.7 nc 0.9
Black or African American nc 1.6 nc 1.8 nc 1.5 nc 2.4 nc *
AIAN nc 3.9 nc * nc * nc * nc *
NHOPI nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 0.4 nc 1.0 nc 0.3 nc 0.6 nc *
Two or More Races nc 5.7 nc 10.9 nc 4.2 nc 6.3 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 1.9 nc 2.7 nc 1.8 nc 2.7 nc 0.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 1.9 nc 4.6 nc 1.5 nc 2.3 nc 0.3
Part-Time nc 3.7 nc 5.1 nc 3.2 nc 4.4 nc 2.2
Unemployed nc 4.9 nc 6.8 nc 4.2 nc 5.6 nc *
Other1 nc 1.8 nc 3.2 nc 1.7 nc 4.8 nc 0.8
* = 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 8.12A – 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, 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 5,661 nc 1,539 nc 4,121 nc 3,201 nc 920
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 748 nc 248 nc 501 nc 435 nc 65
Midwest nc 1,610 nc 371 nc 1,239 nc 956 nc 283
South nc 1,731 nc 520 nc 1,212 nc 922 nc 290
West nc 1,571 nc 401 nc 1,170 nc 889 nc 281
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 2,772 nc 826 nc 1,946 nc 1,538 nc 407
Small Metro nc 2,202 nc 496 nc 1,705 nc 1,285 nc 420
Nonmetro nc 687 nc 217 nc 470 nc 377 nc 93
Urbanized nc 296 nc 108 nc 187 nc 177 nc 10
Less Urbanized nc 382 nc 100 nc 283 nc 200 nc 82
Completely Rural nc 9 nc 9 nc * nc * nc *
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 1,251 nc 350 nc 901 nc 724 nc 176
100-199% nc 1,352 nc 428 nc 924 nc 731 nc 193
200% or More nc 3,027 nc 731 nc 2,296 nc 1,746 nc 550
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 568 nc 127 nc 441 nc 321 nc 120
High School Graduate nc 1,409 nc 382 nc 1,027 nc 680 nc 347
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 2,347 nc 816 nc 1,532 nc 1,337 nc 194
College Graduate nc 1,336 nc 215 nc 1,121 nc 862 nc 259
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 2,768 nc 1,023 nc 1,745 nc 1,330 nc 416
Medicaid/CHIP nc 1,568 nc 303 nc 1,265 nc 1,054 nc 211
Other3 nc 982 nc 85 nc 897 nc 463 nc 434
No Coverage nc 847 nc 194 nc 652 nc 620 nc 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 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 8.12B – 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, 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 2.2 nc 4.6 nc 1.9 nc 3.2 nc 0.8
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 1.7 nc 4.4 nc 1.3 nc 2.6 nc 0.3
Midwest nc 3.1 nc 5.2 nc 2.8 nc 4.7 nc 1.1
South nc 1.8 nc 4.1 nc 1.5 nc 2.4 nc 0.7
West nc 2.6 nc 5.0 nc 2.2 nc 3.5 nc 1.1
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 2.0 nc 4.7 nc 1.6 nc 2.7 nc 0.7
Small Metro nc 2.8 nc 4.5 nc 2.6 nc 4.1 nc 1.2
Nonmetro nc 1.8 nc 4.5 nc 1.4 nc 2.9 nc 0.5
Urbanized nc 2.0 nc 4.8 nc 1.5 nc 3.4 nc 0.1
Less Urbanized nc 2.1 nc 4.5 nc 1.8 nc 3.1 nc 0.9
Completely Rural nc 0.2 nc 2.6 nc * nc * nc *
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 3.4 nc 4.4 nc 3.1 nc 4.8 nc 1.2
100-199% nc 2.9 nc 5.5 nc 2.4 nc 4.0 nc 1.0
200% or More nc 1.8 nc 4.2 nc 1.5 nc 2.6 nc 0.7
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 2.0 nc 3.3 nc 1.8 nc 3.1 nc 0.8
High School Graduate nc 2.0 nc 3.6 nc 1.7 nc 2.8 nc 1.0
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 3.1 nc 5.8 nc 2.5 nc 4.5 nc 0.6
College Graduate nc 1.7 nc 4.3 nc 1.6 nc 2.3 nc 0.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 1.7 nc 5.2 nc 1.3 nc 2.1 nc 0.6
Medicaid/CHIP nc 4.0 nc 4.0 nc 3.9 nc 6.0 nc 1.4
Other3 nc 1.3 nc 3.5 nc 1.2 nc 5.8 nc 0.7
No Coverage nc 3.1 nc 3.6 nc 3.0 nc 3.8 nc 0.6
* = 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 8.13A – 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, 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 11,324 nc 2,532 nc 8,793 nc 6,097 nc 2,696
GENDER                    
Male nc 5,411 nc 1,024 nc 4,387 nc 3,255 nc 1,132
Female nc 5,913 nc 1,508 nc 4,405 nc 2,842 nc 1,563
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 9,694 nc 2,107 nc 7,587 nc 5,170 nc 2,417
White nc 7,318 nc 1,536 nc 5,782 nc 3,968 nc 1,814
Black or African American nc 1,312 nc 291 nc 1,021 nc 731 nc 290
AIAN nc 111 nc * nc 77 nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 4 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 409 nc 125 nc 285 nc 192 nc *
Two or More Races nc 539 nc 120 nc 420 nc 228 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 1,630 nc 425 nc 1,206 nc 927 nc 278
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 5,646 nc 1,111 nc 4,535 nc 3,640 nc 895
Part-Time nc 1,708 nc 783 nc 925 nc 617 nc 308
Unemployed nc 907 nc 210 nc 697 nc 609 nc 87
Other1 nc 3,064 nc 427 nc 2,636 nc 1,230 nc 1,406
* = 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 8.13B – 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, 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 4.5 nc 7.6 nc 4.0 nc 6.0 nc 2.3
GENDER                    
Male nc 4.4 nc 6.1 nc 4.2 nc 6.5 nc 2.1
Female nc 4.5 nc 9.0 nc 3.9 nc 5.5 nc 2.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino nc 4.6 nc 8.2 nc 4.1 nc 6.4 nc 2.3
White nc 4.6 nc 8.6 nc 4.1 nc 6.9 nc 2.2
Black or African American nc 4.3 nc 6.4 nc 3.9 nc 5.5 nc 2.3
AIAN nc 7.8 nc * nc 6.2 nc * nc *
NHOPI nc 0.4 nc * nc * nc * nc *
Asian nc 2.8 nc 6.2 nc 2.3 nc 2.8 nc *
Two or More Races nc 11.4 nc 11.3 nc 11.5 nc 11.5 nc *
Hispanic or Latino nc 3.9 nc 5.5 nc 3.5 nc 4.4 nc 2.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time nc 4.8 nc 8.7 nc 4.4 nc 5.5 nc 2.4
Part-Time nc 5.5 nc 9.1 nc 4.1 nc 5.9 nc 2.5
Unemployed nc 7.0 nc 6.1 nc 7.3 nc 9.9 nc 2.5
Other1 nc 3.4 nc 4.9 nc 3.2 nc 6.4 nc 2.2
* = 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 8.14A – 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, 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 11,324 nc 2,532 nc 8,793 nc 6,097 nc 2,696
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 1,967 nc 450 nc 1,517 nc 1,066 nc 451
Midwest nc 2,303 nc 562 nc 1,742 nc 1,246 nc 496
South nc 3,492 nc 906 nc 2,586 nc 1,856 nc 730
West nc 3,562 nc 614 nc 2,948 nc 1,928 nc 1,020
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 5,831 nc 1,347 nc 4,484 nc 3,179 nc 1,305
Small Metro nc 4,022 nc 916 nc 3,106 nc 2,185 nc 921
Nonmetro nc 1,472 nc 269 nc 1,202 nc 732 nc 470
Urbanized nc 748 nc 117 nc 631 nc 323 nc 308
Less Urbanized nc 617 nc 136 nc 481 nc 328 nc 153
Completely Rural nc 106 nc 16 nc 90 nc 81 nc 9
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 2,320 nc 668 nc 1,652 nc 912 nc 740
100-199% nc 2,039 nc 590 nc 1,449 nc 1,079 nc 370
200% or More nc 6,944 nc 1,252 nc 5,692 nc 4,105 nc 1,587
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 1,098 nc 250 nc 848 nc 477 nc 370
High School Graduate nc 2,581 nc 607 nc 1,974 nc 1,291 nc 683
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 4,424 nc 1,111 nc 3,313 nc 2,272 nc 1,041
College Graduate nc 3,221 nc 563 nc 2,658 nc 2,057 nc 601
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 6,678 nc 1,659 nc 5,019 nc 3,431 nc 1,587
Medicaid/CHIP nc 2,773 nc 433 nc 2,340 nc 1,397 nc 944
Other3 nc 1,962 nc 191 nc 1,772 nc 593 nc 1,179
No Coverage nc 1,477 nc 356 nc 1,121 nc 1,069 nc 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 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 8.14B – 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, 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 4.5 nc 7.6 nc 4.0 nc 6.0 nc 2.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast nc 4.5 nc 7.9 nc 4.0 nc 6.3 nc 2.1
Midwest nc 4.4 nc 7.9 nc 3.9 nc 6.1 nc 2.0
South nc 3.6 nc 7.1 nc 3.1 nc 4.8 nc 1.6
West nc 5.9 nc 7.6 nc 5.7 nc 7.6 nc 3.8
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro nc 4.3 nc 7.6 nc 3.8 nc 5.5 nc 2.1
Small Metro nc 5.2 nc 8.4 nc 4.7 nc 7.0 nc 2.6
Nonmetro nc 3.9 nc 5.6 nc 3.7 nc 5.7 nc 2.4
Urbanized nc 5.0 nc 5.2 nc 4.9 nc 6.2 nc 4.1
Less Urbanized nc 3.5 nc 6.2 nc 3.1 nc 5.0 nc 1.7
Completely Rural nc 2.3 nc 4.7 nc 2.1 nc 7.3 nc 0.3
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% nc 6.2 nc 8.3 nc 5.6 nc 6.0 nc 5.2
100-199% nc 4.4 nc 7.6 nc 3.8 nc 5.9 nc 1.9
200% or More nc 4.1 nc 7.2 nc 3.8 nc 6.0 nc 1.9
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School nc 3.8 nc 6.6 nc 3.4 nc 4.7 nc 2.5
High School Graduate nc 3.7 nc 5.7 nc 3.4 nc 5.3 nc 2.0
Some College/Associate‘s Degree nc 5.8 nc 7.9 nc 5.3 nc 7.7 nc 3.2
College Graduate nc 4.2 nc 11.3 nc 3.7 nc 5.5 nc 1.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private nc 4.2 nc 8.5 nc 3.6 nc 5.3 nc 2.1
Medicaid/CHIP nc 7.0 nc 5.7 nc 7.3 nc 8.0 nc 6.4
Other3 nc 2.6 nc 7.9 nc 2.4 nc 7.4 nc 1.8
No Coverage nc 5.4 nc 6.5 nc 5.1 nc 6.5 nc 0.9
* = 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 8.15A – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation Status and Demographic Characteristics, 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 51,495 52,859 1,461 1,463 49,986 51,390 13,115 14,200 445 363 12,667 13,832
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 35,209 35,914 1,225 1,091 33,961 34,817 9,746 10,239 393 318 9,350 9,916
18-25 9,930 10,238 282 * 9,638 10,062 2,899 3,258 72 * 2,827 3,196
26-34 11,933 11,470 496 * 11,437 11,009 3,238 3,109 189 100 3,049 3,004
35-49 13,346 14,206 448 * 12,886 13,746 3,609 3,872 132 * 3,474 3,715
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 19,758 19,269 943 767 18,786 18,496 4,668 5,121 251 203 4,414 4,912
Male 18-49 13,740 13,714 778 591 12,958 13,118 3,422 3,758 236 158 3,183 3,595
Female 18 or Older 31,737 33,590 518 * 31,199 32,894 8,447 9,080 193 160 8,254 8,920
Female 18-49 21,469 22,200 448 * 21,003 21,700 6,324 6,481 157 160 6,167 6,321
* = 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 8.15B – Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation Status and Demographic Characteristics, 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 20.6 21.0 38.2 44.9 20.3 20.7 5.2 5.6 11.6 11.2 5.2 5.6
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 26.1 26.6 40.1 41.3 25.8 26.4 7.2 7.6 12.8 12.0 7.1 7.5
18-25 29.4 30.6 34.3 * 29.4 30.6 8.6 9.7 8.7 * 8.6 9.7
26-34 29.6 28.3 45.4 * 29.2 28.0 8.0 7.7 17.3 9.0 7.8 7.6
35-49 21.9 23.3 39.2 * 21.6 22.9 5.9 6.3 11.6 * 5.8 6.2
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 16.3 15.8 35.4 35.4 15.9 15.5 3.9 4.2 9.4 9.4 3.7 4.1
Male 18-49 20.5 20.5 36.2 32.5 20.1 20.2 5.1 5.6 11.0 8.7 4.9 5.5
Female 18 or Older 24.5 25.8 44.8 * 24.4 25.5 6.5 7.0 16.7 14.7 6.4 6.9
Female 18-49 31.5 32.6 49.1 * 31.3 32.3 9.3 9.5 17.2 19.4 9.2 9.4
* = 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 8.16A – 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, 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 51,495 52,859 514 * 50,955 52,219 13,115 14,200 134 73 12,978 14,122
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 35,209 35,914 446 * 34,738 35,516 9,746 10,239 126 73 9,617 10,161
18-25 9,930 10,238 76 * 9,841 10,202 2,899 3,258 11 * 2,887 3,241
26-34 11,933 11,470 * * 11,774 11,314 3,238 3,109 * * 3,174 3,088
35-49 13,346 14,206 212 * 13,123 14,000 3,609 3,872 * * 3,556 3,832
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 19,758 19,269 373 * 19,381 18,940 4,668 5,121 83 32 4,582 5,083
Male 18-49 13,740 13,714 317 * 13,420 13,453 3,422 3,758 75 * 3,344 3,721
Female 18 or Older 31,737 33,590 * * 31,574 33,279 8,447 9,080 * * 8,396 9,038
Female 18-49 21,469 22,200 * * 21,319 22,063 6,324 6,481 * * 6,273 6,440
* = 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 8.16B – 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, 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 20.6 21.0 34.3 * 20.5 20.9 5.2 5.6 8.9 5.2 5.2 5.6
AGE GROUP                        
18-49 26.1 26.6 36.7 * 26.0 26.6 7.2 7.6 10.4 6.8 7.2 7.6
18-25 29.4 30.6 30.9 * 29.5 30.7 8.6 9.7 4.7 * 8.6 9.7
26-34 29.6 28.3 * * 29.6 28.3 8.0 7.7 * * 8.0 7.7
35-49 21.9 23.3 37.1 * 21.8 23.1 5.9 6.3 * * 5.9 6.3
GENDER/AGE GROUP                        
Male 18 or Older 16.3 15.8 32.6 * 16.2 15.7 3.9 4.2 7.3 3.5 3.8 4.2
Male 18-49 20.5 20.5 34.0 * 20.4 20.4 5.1 5.6 8.1 * 5.1 5.6
Female 18 or Older 24.5 25.8 * * 24.5 25.7 6.5 7.0 * * 6.5 7.0
Female 18-49 31.5 32.6 * * 31.5 32.6 9.3 9.5 * * 9.3 9.5
* = 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 8.17A – (REVISED) Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic Characteristics, 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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 22,953 24,303 8,575 9,133 14,378 15,169 17,201 18,118
AGE GROUP                
18-25 3,846 4,301 1,626 1,878 2,220 2,423 1,910 2,197
26 or Older 19,107 20,001 6,949 7,255 12,158 12,746 15,291 15,921
26-49 11,452 11,906 4,455 4,371 6,997 7,535 6,480 6,633
50 or Older 7,655 8,095 2,494 2,884 5,161 5,211 8,811 9,288
GENDER                
Male 7,217 7,157 2,634 2,793 4,584 4,364 6,210 6,511
Female 15,735 17,145 5,942 6,340 9,794 10,805 10,991 11,607
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,456 21,589 7,516 8,211 12,940 13,378 15,732 16,300
White 17,548 18,357 6,291 6,951 11,257 11,406 13,610 14,553
Black or African American 1,688 1,943 686 * 1,001 1,114 1,210 932
AIAN * * * * * * 92 58
NHOPI * * * * * * 21 *
Asian 487 410 * * 265 294 525 406
Two or More Races 596 * * * 341 * 274 318
Hispanic or Latino 2,497 2,714 1,059 922 1,437 1,792 1,469 1,818
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 9,918 9,621 3,483 2,877 6,435 6,744 7,399 7,783
Part-Time 3,465 3,818 1,343 1,631 2,122 2,186 2,935 2,748
Unemployed 1,105 1,467 514 * 591 887 610 659
Other2 8,465 9,397 3,235 4,044 5,230 5,353 6,257 6,927
* = 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 8.17B – (REVISED) Received Mental Health Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness and Demographic Characteristics, 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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 44.8 46.2 65.5 64.5 37.6 39.4 8.7 9.1
AGE GROUP                
18-25 38.9 42.1 56.4 57.6 31.7 34.8 8.1 9.6
26 or Older 46.1 47.2 68.1 66.6 39.0 40.5 8.8 9.1
26-49 45.4 46.6 65.1 63.0 38.1 40.5 8.6 8.8
50 or Older 47.2 48.0 74.3 72.9 40.2 40.4 8.9 9.3
GENDER                
Male 36.8 37.4 56.5 54.9 30.7 31.1 6.2 6.4
Female 49.7 51.2 70.5 69.9 42.1 44.3 11.3 12.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 46.6 48.1 67.8 67.0 39.4 41.0 9.6 9.9
White 50.3 51.8 70.5 69.5 43.4 44.8 11.1 11.9
Black or African American 32.9 37.1 57.9 * 25.4 29.2 4.9 3.7
AIAN * * * * * * 8.3 5.9
NHOPI * * * * * * 2.6 *
Asian 23.3 20.8 * * 16.1 17.2 4.3 3.3
Two or More Races 43.0 * * * 34.9 * 9.2 10.5
Hispanic or Latino 33.9 35.1 52.8 48.7 26.8 30.7 4.4 5.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 41.7 43.2 61.3 56.4 35.6 39.3 7.4 8.3
Part-Time 42.7 47.7 60.3 69.1 36.1 38.7 12.1 11.9
Unemployed 40.4 43.8 61.6 * 31.1 39.3 8.6 6.9
Other2 50.8 49.4 74.4 72.3 42.5 39.9 9.4 9.6
* = 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 8.18A – (REVISED) 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, 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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 22,953 24,303 8,575 9,133 14,378 15,169 17,201 18,118
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 4,048 3,899 1,406 1,322 2,642 2,576 3,455 3,635
Midwest 5,682 5,823 2,032 2,322 3,651 3,501 4,058 4,233
South 7,650 8,856 2,902 3,338 4,747 5,518 5,853 6,377
West 5,573 5,725 2,235 2,152 3,338 3,573 3,835 3,872
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 12,293 11,823 4,439 4,419 7,854 7,404 9,117 9,637
Small Metro 7,273 8,810 2,812 3,396 4,461 5,414 5,698 6,069
Nonmetro 3,387 3,670 1,324 1,319 2,063 2,351 2,386 2,411
Urbanized 1,509 1,492 560 * 949 981 1,048 879
Less Urbanized 1,587 1,836 621 * 966 1,200 1,097 1,214
Completely Rural 291 * * * 148 * 241 318
POVERTY LEVEL2                
Less Than 100% 3,860 4,464 1,692 1,882 2,168 2,582 1,718 2,354
100-199% 4,762 4,932 2,000 2,317 2,762 2,615 2,641 2,616
200% or More 14,184 14,834 4,847 4,892 9,337 9,942 12,773 13,136
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 2,062 1,995 821 * 1,241 1,268 1,320 1,445
High School Graduate 4,550 5,482 1,793 2,281 2,757 3,202 3,389 4,080
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 8,333 8,643 3,470 3,505 4,862 5,139 5,439 5,291
College Graduate 8,008 8,182 2,491 2,621 5,517 5,561 7,054 7,302
HEALTH INSURANCE3                
Private 14,061 14,286 4,725 4,568 9,336 9,718 12,650 12,264
Medicaid/CHIP 5,553 5,912 2,540 2,458 3,013 3,453 2,578 3,164
Other4 5,633 6,784 2,053 2,697 3,580 4,087 5,301 6,170
No Coverage 1,419 1,458 665 721 755 737 629 601
* = 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 8.18B – (REVISED) 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, 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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 44.8 46.2 65.5 64.5 37.6 39.4 8.7 9.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 47.2 46.8 68.3 67.8 40.5 40.4 9.9 10.3
Midwest 49.6 49.3 69.7 67.5 42.8 41.8 10.0 10.5
South 42.1 47.8 61.1 63.6 35.4 41.6 7.7 8.3
West 42.6 41.1 66.5 61.2 34.4 34.3 8.3 8.5
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 43.6 43.7 65.9 65.0 36.6 36.6 8.2 8.8
Small Metro 46.0 49.3 64.9 65.1 38.9 42.8 9.6 10.3
Nonmetro 46.5 47.7 65.7 61.8 39.2 42.3 8.8 8.1
Urbanized 48.9 44.4 63.2 * 43.1 41.2 9.4 7.6
Less Urbanized 44.9 50.6 67.0 * 37.1 44.9 8.7 8.6
Completely Rural 44.3 * * * 32.6 * 7.4 8.0
POVERTY LEVEL2                
Less Than 100% 44.9 45.6 65.6 61.1 36.0 38.5 7.4 8.7
100-199% 42.4 43.1 62.2 64.6 34.5 33.3 7.3 7.6
200% or More 45.6 47.5 67.2 65.8 39.0 41.8 9.3 9.6
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 37.7 35.9 64.1 * 29.6 30.0 5.4 6.3
High School Graduate 39.2 41.7 58.1 59.4 32.4 34.4 7.0 7.3
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 45.8 47.5 64.9 63.8 37.8 40.4 9.3 9.1
College Graduate 50.1 52.1 73.9 75.0 43.7 45.6 10.7 11.9
HEALTH INSURANCE3                
Private 45.8 47.5 67.1 65.9 39.5 42.0 9.4 9.6
Medicaid/CHIP 50.1 49.0 70.8 68.6 40.3 40.7 10.6 11.6
Other4 48.8 51.7 77.8 73.0 40.2 43.3 9.3 10.1
No Coverage 25.5 25.2 42.8 44.9 18.8 17.6 3.1 2.8
* = 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 8.19A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 1,674 1,545 974 929 699 616 697 719
AGE GROUP                
18-25 436 334 262 223 174 111 131 120
26 or Older 1,238 1,211 713 707 525 505 566 600
26-49 730 860 494 454 236 406 225 144
50 or Older 508 351 219 253 289 99 341 455
GENDER                
Male 683 647 333 322 350 326 394 461
Female 991 898 642 608 349 290 303 258
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,385 1,230 797 730 588 500 610 508
White 1,009 911 641 596 368 315 289 369
Black or African American 260 273 93 * 167 143 203 93
AIAN * * * * * * 5 *
NHOPI * * * * * * 1 *
Asian 52 3 19 * 33 3 78 21
Two or More Races 47 22 38 3 10 19 33 10
Hispanic or Latino 289 315 177 199 111 115 88 211
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 564 493 386 333 178 160 277 227
Medicaid/CHIP 804 653 451 391 353 262 321 270
Other3 530 441 246 316 284 125 281 247
No Coverage 182 177 103 69 79 108 78 76
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 441 298 291 172 150 126 153 148
Part-Time 196 121 128 51 68 70 88 48
Unemployed 206 226 117 * 89 159 108 214
Other4 831 901 439 641 392 260 348 309
* = 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 8.19B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 3.3 2.9 7.4 6.5 1.8 1.6 0.4 0.4
AGE GROUP                
18-25 4.4 3.3 9.0 6.8 2.5 1.6 0.6 0.5
26 or Older 3.0 2.8 7.0 6.5 1.7 1.6 0.3 0.3
26-49 2.9 3.4 7.2 6.5 1.3 2.2 0.3 0.2
50 or Older 3.1 2.1 6.5 6.4 2.2 0.8 0.3 0.5
GENDER                
Male 3.5 3.4 7.1 6.3 2.3 2.3 0.4 0.5
Female 3.1 2.7 7.6 6.7 1.5 1.2 0.3 0.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.1 2.7 7.2 5.9 1.8 1.5 0.4 0.3
White 2.9 2.6 7.2 6.0 1.4 1.2 0.2 0.3
Black or African American 5.1 5.2 7.9 * 4.2 3.7 0.8 0.4
AIAN * * * * * * 0.5 *
NHOPI * * * * * * 0.1 *
Asian 2.5 0.1 4.2 * 2.0 0.2 0.6 0.2
Two or More Races 3.4 1.3 9.2 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.1 0.3
Hispanic or Latino 3.9 4.1 8.8 10.5 2.1 2.0 0.3 0.6
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 1.8 1.6 5.5 4.8 0.8 0.7 0.2 0.2
Medicaid/CHIP 7.2 5.4 12.5 10.9 4.7 3.1 1.3 1.0
Other3 4.6 3.4 9.3 8.5 3.2 1.3 0.5 0.4
No Coverage 3.2 3.0 6.6 4.3 2.0 2.6 0.4 0.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 1.9 1.3 5.1 3.4 0.8 0.7 0.2 0.2
Part-Time 2.4 1.5 5.8 2.1 1.1 1.2 0.4 0.2
Unemployed 7.5 6.7 13.9 * 4.7 7.0 1.5 2.2
Other4 5.0 4.7 10.1 11.4 3.2 1.9 0.5 0.4
* = 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 8.20A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 13,855 14,918 5,773 6,295 8,082 8,623 6,706 7,329
AGE GROUP                
18-25 2,562 2,885 1,135 1,265 1,426 1,619 894 1,074
26 or Older 11,293 12,034 4,638 5,030 6,656 7,004 5,812 6,256
26-49 7,100 7,543 3,078 3,039 4,022 4,504 2,793 3,229
50 or Older 4,194 4,491 1,559 1,991 2,634 2,499 3,019 3,027
GENDER                
Male 4,316 4,106 1,720 1,874 2,596 2,231 2,505 2,768
Female 9,540 10,813 4,053 4,421 5,486 6,392 4,201 4,561
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,281 13,278 5,064 5,648 7,217 7,630 6,000 6,643
White 10,333 11,124 4,195 4,714 6,138 6,410 4,965 5,846
Black or African American 1,149 1,430 487 * 662 780 552 428
AIAN * * * * * * 47 17
NHOPI * * * * * * 13 *
Asian 304 282 * * 147 174 331 141
Two or More Races 425 313 192 * 233 175 91 177
Hispanic or Latino 1,575 1,640 709 647 865 993 706 687
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 8,576 8,848 3,189 3,165 5,387 5,683 4,852 5,052
Medicaid/CHIP 3,457 3,394 1,744 1,597 1,713 1,797 1,037 1,387
Other3 3,307 4,278 1,387 2,083 1,920 2,195 1,891 2,231
No Coverage 759 772 427 382 333 390 227 229
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 5,941 5,909 2,230 1,905 3,711 4,004 2,935 3,320
Part-Time 2,292 2,628 970 1,130 1,322 1,497 1,307 1,392
Unemployed 678 817 374 * 305 447 251 217
Other4 4,944 5,565 2,199 2,890 2,746 2,675 2,212 2,402
* = 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 8.20B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 27.1 28.5 44.2 45.1 21.2 22.5 3.4 3.7
AGE GROUP                
18-25 26.0 28.4 39.6 39.2 20.4 23.4 3.8 4.7
26 or Older 27.3 28.6 45.6 46.8 21.4 22.3 3.3 3.6
26-49 28.2 29.6 45.1 44.0 21.9 24.3 3.7 4.3
50 or Older 25.9 27.0 46.4 52.0 20.5 19.5 3.1 3.0
GENDER                
Male 22.0 21.6 37.0 37.8 17.3 15.9 2.5 2.7
Female 30.2 32.5 48.3 49.1 23.7 26.4 4.3 4.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 28.0 29.8 45.8 46.8 22.0 23.5 3.7 4.0
White 29.7 31.5 47.1 47.5 23.7 25.2 4.1 4.8
Black or African American 22.4 27.6 41.7 * 16.7 20.5 2.3 1.7
AIAN * * * * * * 4.3 1.7
NHOPI * * * * * * 1.6 *
Asian 14.6 14.8 * * 9.0 10.6 2.7 1.1
Two or More Races 30.7 19.3 47.0 * 23.8 14.5 3.1 5.9
Hispanic or Latino 21.4 21.4 35.5 34.2 16.2 17.2 2.1 2.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 28.0 29.6 45.4 45.9 22.8 24.7 3.6 3.9
Medicaid/CHIP 31.3 28.4 48.9 44.8 22.9 21.4 4.3 5.1
Other3 28.7 33.1 52.6 58.3 21.6 23.5 3.3 3.6
No Coverage 13.7 13.3 27.5 23.8 8.3 9.3 1.1 1.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 25.0 26.6 39.3 37.4 20.5 23.4 2.9 3.5
Part-Time 28.3 32.9 43.9 47.9 22.5 26.6 5.4 6.0
Unemployed 24.9 24.2 45.5 * 16.1 19.6 3.5 2.3
Other4 29.8 29.8 50.6 53.3 22.4 20.2 3.3 3.3
* = 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 8.21A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 18,854 20,479 7,402 7,937 11,452 12,542 13,775 14,113
AGE GROUP                
18-25 2,854 3,319 1,297 1,590 1,557 1,729 1,312 1,486
26 or Older 16,000 17,160 6,105 6,348 9,895 10,812 12,464 12,627
26-49 9,422 9,811 3,860 3,702 5,562 6,109 4,966 4,766
50 or Older 6,578 7,349 2,246 2,646 4,333 4,704 7,498 7,861
GENDER                
Male 5,868 5,977 2,229 2,408 3,639 3,569 4,832 4,862
Female 12,986 14,502 5,173 5,530 7,813 8,972 8,943 9,251
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,860 18,401 6,473 7,247 10,386 11,154 12,767 12,881
White 14,744 15,860 5,492 6,222 9,252 9,638 11,350 11,672
Black or African American 1,176 1,450 521 * 656 798 764 629
AIAN * * * * * * 67 *
NHOPI * * * * * * 19 *
Asian 356 284 * * 159 * 346 292
Two or More Races 466 * 209 * 257 * 221 217
Hispanic or Latino 1,994 2,078 929 690 1,065 1,388 1,009 1,232
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 11,403 11,692 4,020 3,839 7,383 7,853 10,298 9,507
Medicaid/CHIP 4,736 5,270 2,274 2,169 2,462 3,101 2,007 2,365
Other3 4,777 6,142 1,823 2,503 2,955 3,639 4,339 5,158
No Coverage 1,093 1,055 540 562 553 493 447 437
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 8,002 7,634 2,914 2,277 5,088 5,357 5,915 5,823
Part-Time 2,720 3,110 1,120 1,465 1,600 1,645 2,206 2,029
Unemployed 908 1,214 449 * 459 737 466 363
Other4 7,224 8,520 2,919 3,718 4,304 4,802 5,188 5,898
* = 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 8.21B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic/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
Illness1
(2019)
No
Mental
Illness1
(2020)
TOTAL 36.7 38.8 56.5 55.9 29.9 32.5 7.0 7.1
AGE GROUP                
18-25 28.8 32.4 44.8 48.8 22.2 24.8 5.6 6.4
26 or Older 38.5 40.3 59.8 58.0 31.6 34.1 7.2 7.2
26-49 37.3 38.2 56.4 53.0 30.2 32.7 6.6 6.3
50 or Older 40.4 43.4 66.7 66.8 33.6 36.2 7.6 7.9
GENDER                
Male 29.8 31.0 47.8 47.0 24.2 25.3 4.8 4.8
Female 41.0 43.2 61.3 60.9 33.6 36.6 9.2 9.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 38.3 40.8 58.3 58.9 31.6 34.0 7.8 7.8
White 42.2 44.5 61.5 62.1 35.6 37.7 9.3 9.6
Black or African American 22.9 27.5 43.9 * 16.6 20.8 3.1 2.5
AIAN * * * * * * 6.0 *
NHOPI * * * * * * 2.3 *
Asian 17.1 14.2 * * 9.8 * 2.8 2.4
Two or More Races 33.5 * 51.0 * 26.2 * 7.4 7.2
Hispanic or Latino 26.8 26.8 46.3 36.5 19.6 23.7 3.0 3.6
HEALTH INSURANCE2                
Private 37.1 38.7 57.0 55.1 31.2 33.7 7.7 7.4
Medicaid/CHIP 42.6 43.6 63.2 60.5 32.8 36.5 8.2 8.6
Other3 41.3 46.7 69.1 67.6 33.1 38.6 7.6 8.4
No Coverage 19.5 18.1 34.7 34.9 13.6 11.7 2.2 2.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 33.6 34.2 51.3 44.5 28.1 31.1 5.9 6.2
Part-Time 33.5 38.5 50.2 61.4 27.1 28.9 9.1 8.8
Unemployed 33.1 35.8 53.5 * 24.1 32.2 6.5 3.8
Other4 43.2 44.8 67.0 66.4 34.8 35.7 7.8 8.2
* = 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 8.22A – 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, 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 8,536 nc 423 nc 7,152 nc 960 nc 8,360
18-25 nc 1,823 nc 73 nc 1,646 nc 104 nc 2,240
26 or Older nc 6,712 nc 350 nc 5,507 nc 856 nc 6,120
26-49 nc 4,438 nc 226 nc 3,652 nc 560 nc 4,781
50 or Older nc 2,275 nc * nc 1,855 nc 296 nc 1,339
SUD and Serious Mental Illness nc 3,747 nc 89 nc 3,129 nc 529 nc 1,897
18-25 nc 918 nc 4 nc 845 nc 68 nc 622
26 or Older nc 2,829 nc 85 nc 2,284 nc 461 nc 1,275
26-49 nc 2,038 nc 84 nc 1,628 nc 326 nc 1,147
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
SUD and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness nc 4,789 nc 334 nc 4,023 nc 431 nc 6,462
18-25 nc 906 nc * nc 800 nc 37 nc 1,618
26 or Older nc 3,883 nc 265 nc 3,223 nc 395 nc 4,844
26-49 nc 2,400 nc 142 nc 2,023 nc 234 nc 3,634
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 8.22B – 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, 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 50.5 nc 2.5 nc 42.3 nc 5.7 nc 49.5
18-25 nc 44.9 nc 1.8 nc 40.5 nc 2.6 nc 55.1
26 or Older nc 52.3 nc 2.7 nc 42.9 nc 6.6 nc 47.7
26-49 nc 48.1 nc 2.4 nc 39.6 nc 6.0 nc 51.9
50 or Older nc 63.0 nc * nc 51.3 nc 8.2 nc 37.0
SUD and Serious Mental Illness nc 66.4 nc 1.6 nc 55.4 nc 9.3 nc 33.6
18-25 nc 59.6 nc 0.3 nc 54.9 nc 4.4 nc 40.4
26 or Older nc 68.9 nc 2.1 nc 55.6 nc 11.2 nc 31.1
26-49 nc 64.0 nc 2.6 nc 51.1 nc 10.2 nc 36.0
50 or Older nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
SUD and Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness nc 42.6 nc 3.0 nc 35.8 nc 3.8 nc 57.4
18-25 nc 35.9 nc * nc 31.7 nc 1.4 nc 64.1
26 or Older nc 44.5 nc 3.0 nc 36.9 nc 4.5 nc 55.5
26-49 nc 39.8 nc 2.3 nc 33.5 nc 3.8 nc 60.2
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 8.23A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 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 3,990 4,659 2,033 2,358 1,958 2,301 1,172 1,369
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
8,240 9,253 3,398 3,789 4,843 5,465 4,188 4,535
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 2,162 1,988 830 866 1,332 1,123 974 842
Outpatient Medical Clinic 857 1,188 422 630 434 558 324 423
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 321 243 183 209 138 34 25 123
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 103 82 35 20 68 63 48 10
Some Other Place4 312 269 180 200 132 69 223 213
* = 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 8.23B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Location of Mental Health Services1 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 29.0 31.4 35.3 37.6 24.4 26.8 17.6 18.8
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
59.8 62.3 59.1 60.4 60.4 63.7 62.8 62.3
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 15.7 13.4 14.4 13.8 16.6 13.1 14.6 11.6
Outpatient Medical Clinic 6.2 8.0 7.3 10.0 5.4 6.5 4.9 5.8
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 2.3 1.6 3.2 3.3 1.7 0.4 0.4 1.7
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.1
Some Other Place4 2.3 1.8 3.2 3.2 1.7 0.8 3.4 3.0
* = 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 8.24A – (REVISED) Types and Locations of Mental Health Services Received in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Type and Location of
Mental Health Services
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 22,953 24,303 8,575 9,133 14,378 15,169 17,201 18,118
Outpatient 13,855 14,918 5,773 6,295 8,082 8,623 6,706 7,329
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 3,990 4,659 2,033 2,358 1,958 2,301 1,172 1,369
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
8,240 9,253 3,398 3,789 4,843 5,465 4,188 4,535
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 2,162 1,988 830 866 1,332 1,123 974 842
Outpatient Medical Clinic 857 1,188 422 630 434 558 324 423
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 321 243 183 209 138 34 25 123
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 103 82 35 20 68 63 48 *
Some Other Place4 312 269 180 200 132 69 223 213
Inpatient 1,674 1,545 974 929 699 616 697 719
Prescription Medication 18,854 20,479 7,402 7,937 11,452 12,542 13,775 14,113
NONE OF THESE SERVICES 28,330 28,311 4,515 5,021 23,815 23,290 180,287 180,077
* = 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 8.24B – (REVISED) Types and Locations of Mental Health Services Received in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Level of Mental Illness, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Type and Location of
Mental Health Services
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 44.8 46.2 65.5 64.5 37.6 39.4 8.7 9.1
Outpatient 27.1 28.5 44.2 45.1 21.2 22.5 3.4 3.7
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center 7.8 8.9 15.6 16.9 5.1 6.0 0.6 0.7
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
16.1 17.7 26.1 27.2 12.7 14.3 2.1 2.3
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 4.2 3.8 6.4 6.2 3.5 2.9 0.5 0.4
Outpatient Medical Clinic 1.7 2.3 3.2 4.5 1.1 1.5 0.2 0.2
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 0.6 0.5 1.4 1.5 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.1
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center3 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0 *
Some Other Place4 0.6 0.5 1.4 1.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1
Inpatient 3.3 2.9 7.4 6.5 1.8 1.6 0.4 0.4
Prescription Medication 36.7 38.8 56.5 55.9 29.9 32.5 7.0 7.1
NONE OF THESE SERVICES 55.2 53.8 34.5 35.5 62.4 60.6 91.3 90.9
* = 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 8.25A – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, 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 5,162 5,791 911 977 4,251 4,814 2,395 2,770 1,856 2,043
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
12,429 13,380 2,243 2,732 10,185 10,649 6,238 6,559 3,947 4,090
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 3,136 2,721 404 373 2,733 2,348 1,490 1,429 1,243 919
Outpatient Medical Clinic 1,181 1,488 212 252 969 1,235 583 572 385 664
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 346 361 80 82 266 279 159 151 107 128
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center2 151 89 114 68 37 21 37 21 * *
Some Other Place3 534 464 55 24 480 440 154 165 326 275
* = 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 8.25B – Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Received Outpatient Mental Health Services in Past Year; by Age Group, 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 25.3 27.1 26.6 25.4 25.0 27.4 24.3 26.9 25.9 28.2
Office of a Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist,
   Social Worker, or Counselor - Not Part of a Clinic
60.8 62.5 65.5 71.1 59.9 60.6 63.4 63.7 55.0 56.3
Doctor‘s Office - Not Part of a Clinic 15.3 12.7 11.8 9.7 16.1 13.4 15.1 13.9 17.3 12.7
Outpatient Medical Clinic 5.8 7.0 6.2 6.6 5.7 7.0 5.9 5.6 5.4 9.1
Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program 1.7 1.7 2.3 2.1 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.8
School or University Setting/Clinic/Center2 0.7 0.4 3.4 1.8 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.2 * *
Some Other Place3 2.6 2.2 1.6 0.6 2.8 2.5 1.6 1.6 4.6 3.8
* = 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 8.26A – 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, 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 7,542 8,366 1,473 1,802 6,069 6,564 3,964 4,503 2,106 2,061
Family Member Not Living in Household 683 541 324 380 359 161 258 161 100 *
Private Health Insurance 7,772 8,135 1,153 1,533 6,619 6,602 3,914 4,021 2,704 2,581
Medicare 3,250 3,957 227 240 3,023 3,718 913 949 2,110 2,768
Medicaid 2,604 3,059 297 412 2,307 2,646 1,484 1,870 823 776
Rehabilitation Program 30 85 6 2 24 83 18 8 7 *
Employer 1,346 1,385 86 133 1,260 1,252 821 887 439 365
VA or Other Military Program 951 1,235 38 24 913 1,211 392 534 521 676
Other Public Source 545 558 116 110 429 448 302 195 126 253
Other Private Source 220 136 55 40 164 97 98 43 66 53
Free Treatment 1,156 1,232 444 442 712 791 459 442 253 348
* = 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 8.26B – 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, 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 37.2 39.1 44.2 47.1 35.8 37.4 40.5 43.5 29.4 28.5
Family Member Not Living in Household 3.4 2.5 9.7 9.9 2.1 0.9 2.6 1.6 1.4 *
Private Health Insurance 38.3 38.0 34.6 40.1 39.0 37.6 40.0 38.9 37.7 35.7
Medicare 16.0 18.5 6.8 6.3 17.8 21.2 9.3 9.2 29.4 38.3
Medicaid 12.8 14.3 8.9 10.8 13.6 15.1 15.2 18.1 11.5 10.7
Rehabilitation Program 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 *
Employer 6.6 6.5 2.6 3.5 7.4 7.1 8.4 8.6 6.1 5.1
VA or Other Military Program 4.7 5.8 1.2 0.6 5.4 6.9 4.0 5.2 7.3 9.4
Other Public Source 2.7 2.6 3.5 2.9 2.5 2.6 3.1 1.9 1.8 3.5
Other Private Source 1.1 0.6 1.7 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.4 0.9 0.7
Free Treatment 5.7 5.8 13.3 11.5 4.2 4.5 4.7 4.3 3.5 4.8
* = 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 8.27A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 16,597 19,725 8,573 9,291 7,997 10,400
AGE GROUP            
18-25 5,079 5,951 2,193 2,545 2,883 3,395
26 or Older 11,519 13,774 6,380 6,746 5,114 7,005
26-49 8,480 9,684 4,522 4,593 3,933 5,073
50 or Older 3,039 4,090 1,858 2,154 1,181 1,932
GENDER            
Male 5,174 6,444 2,232 2,733 2,932 3,703
Female 11,424 13,281 6,341 6,558 5,065 6,697
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,063 16,335 7,376 7,991 6,661 8,311
White 11,221 12,798 6,054 6,696 5,142 6,074
Black or African American 1,555 2,047 751 753 803 1,294
AIAN 96 160 * * 54 94
NHOPI 52 16 * * 37 *
Asian 636 627 262 * 375 443
Two or More Races 502 686 252 * 250 396
Hispanic or Latino 2,534 3,390 1,197 1,300 1,335 2,089
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 8,201 9,039 3,906 4,029 4,276 4,989
Part-Time 3,137 3,672 1,426 1,772 1,704 1,897
Unemployed 977 1,409 510 601 467 805
Other3 4,281 5,605 2,732 2,889 1,550 2,708
* = 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 8.27B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 6.7 8.1 21.4 22.5 3.8 5.1
AGE GROUP            
18-25 15.2 18.3 38.3 40.1 10.4 13.0
26 or Older 5.3 6.5 18.6 19.3 2.8 4.0
26-49 8.4 9.9 25.3 25.6 4.8 6.3
50 or Older 2.7 3.6 11.3 12.6 1.2 2.0
GENDER            
Male 4.3 5.5 16.7 20.6 2.8 3.5
Female 8.9 10.5 23.8 23.4 5.0 6.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 6.8 8.0 20.4 21.5 3.9 5.0
White 7.1 8.3 19.5 20.7 4.1 5.0
Black or African American 5.3 7.0 26.1 27.9 3.0 4.9
AIAN 7.0 11.4 * * 4.6 8.0
NHOPI 5.3 1.7 * * 4.0 *
Asian 4.4 4.5 26.2 * 2.8 3.4
Two or More Races 11.6 15.2 29.1 * 7.2 11.2
Hispanic or Latino 6.2 8.4 30.3 30.5 3.6 5.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 6.6 8.0 22.6 23.5 4.0 5.2
Part-Time 9.7 12.0 22.3 27.5 6.6 7.9
Unemployed 9.9 11.4 29.9 28.9 5.7 7.9
Other3 5.2 6.3 18.6 18.4 2.3 3.7
* = 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 8.28A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 16,597 19,725 8,573 9,291 7,997 10,400
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 2,673 2,890 1,408 1,473 1,253 1,399
Midwest 3,754 4,370 2,095 2,095 1,646 2,271
South 5,868 7,007 2,973 3,156 2,894 3,842
West 4,302 5,459 2,097 2,567 2,203 2,888
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 9,310 10,511 4,715 4,686 4,578 5,812
Small Metro 5,096 6,838 2,677 3,422 2,409 3,397
Nonmetro 2,190 2,376 1,181 1,183 1,009 1,191
Urbanized 1,027 1,168 546 551 482 617
Less Urbanized 991 1,023 549 546 442 476
Completely Rural 172 185 86 * 86 99
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 2,814 3,609 1,735 1,862 1,078 1,740
100-199% 3,824 3,974 2,034 2,010 1,790 1,961
200% or More 9,738 12,092 4,704 5,391 5,007 6,676
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 1,367 1,523 792 806 574 716
High School Graduate 3,315 4,449 1,719 1,849 1,595 2,593
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 6,201 7,370 3,138 3,363 3,058 4,000
College Graduate 5,714 6,382 2,924 3,273 2,770 3,091
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 10,270 11,954 5,044 5,568 5,200 6,364
Medicaid/CHIP 3,617 3,900 2,322 2,124 1,294 1,765
Other5 2,297 3,273 1,526 1,669 771 1,604
No Coverage 1,994 2,262 762 816 1,231 1,439
* = 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 8.28B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 6.7 8.1 21.4 22.5 3.8 5.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 6.1 6.8 18.9 20.3 3.5 4.0
Midwest 7.2 8.5 21.6 21.0 3.9 5.5
South 6.2 7.5 22.1 21.4 3.6 4.9
West 7.3 9.4 22.3 27.3 4.4 6.0
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 6.7 7.9 22.1 22.4 3.9 5.2
Small Metro 6.8 9.2 20.7 23.8 3.9 5.7
Nonmetro 6.4 6.4 20.6 19.5 3.5 3.8
Urbanized 7.2 7.9 21.4 23.3 4.1 5.0
Less Urbanized 6.2 5.8 20.6 17.9 3.3 3.2
Completely Rural 4.4 3.9 16.2 * 2.5 2.4
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 8.8 10.1 31.3 29.1 4.1 6.0
100-199% 8.1 8.9 27.7 27.9 4.5 5.3
200% or More 5.8 7.4 17.5 19.5 3.5 4.9
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 4.6 5.5 23.8 24.3 2.2 2.9
High School Graduate 5.5 6.7 21.7 20.1 3.1 4.5
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 8.1 9.9 22.8 24.9 4.9 6.6
College Graduate 7.0 8.4 19.4 21.3 4.1 5.1
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 6.2 7.7 18.9 21.2 3.8 4.9
Medicaid/CHIP 10.2 10.1 28.7 24.6 4.8 5.9
Other5 3.3 4.5 14.0 13.4 1.3 2.7
No Coverage 7.8 8.7 38.0 41.2 5.2 6.0
* = 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 8.29A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 13,321 16,083 7,480 8,342 5,826 7,709
AGE GROUP            
18-25 4,021 4,822 1,884 2,279 2,135 2,536
26 or Older 9,300 11,261 5,596 6,064 3,690 5,173
26-49 7,047 7,825 4,043 4,057 2,990 3,748
50 or Older 2,253 3,436 1,553 2,007 700 1,425
GENDER            
Male 4,026 4,997 1,931 2,447 2,093 2,546
Female 9,295 11,085 5,549 5,895 3,733 5,164
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,286 13,327 6,441 7,145 4,829 6,151
White 9,030 10,452 5,343 5,869 3,672 4,559
Black or African American 1,223 1,696 639 * 582 924
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian 462 391 * * 289 238
Two or More Races 437 * 230 * 207 *
Hispanic or Latino 2,035 2,756 1,039 1,197 996 1,559
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 6,604 7,060 3,484 3,466 3,112 3,574
Part-Time 2,524 3,015 1,198 1,512 1,318 1,501
Unemployed 773 1,261 442 602 331 658
Other3 3,420 4,746 2,356 2,762 1,064 1,976
* = 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 8.29B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 26.0 30.5 32.7 34.4 20.6 27.3
AGE GROUP            
18-25 40.7 47.1 49.2 53.0 35.5 42.9
26 or Older 22.5 26.4 29.3 30.4 16.6 23.1
26-49 28.0 30.5 35.4 34.1 21.8 27.5
50 or Older 13.9 20.3 20.3 24.8 8.2 16.3
GENDER            
Male 20.5 26.0 26.9 34.2 16.9 21.3
Female 29.4 33.0 35.3 34.4 23.5 31.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 25.7 29.6 31.6 33.1 20.7 26.4
White 25.9 29.4 30.5 32.0 21.2 26.7
Black or African American 23.9 32.3 37.9 * 17.0 28.0
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian 22.3 19.6 * * 18.1 15.2
Two or More Races 31.5 * 38.7 * 26.2 *
Hispanic or Latino 27.6 35.6 41.7 44.1 20.4 31.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 27.8 31.6 35.2 36.1 22.5 28.3
Part-Time 31.1 37.4 34.6 39.6 28.4 35.9
Unemployed 28.2 37.1 40.1 41.0 20.3 35.0
Other3 20.6 24.9 28.0 29.4 13.0 20.6
* = 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 8.30A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 13,321 16,083 7,480 8,342 5,826 7,709
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 1,989 2,231 1,171 1,342 809 873
Midwest 3,103 3,393 1,876 1,808 1,222 1,584
South 4,659 5,798 2,545 2,835 2,113 2,954
West 3,571 4,661 1,888 2,357 1,681 2,299
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 7,529 8,536 4,145 4,232 3,378 4,295
Small Metro 3,926 5,674 2,240 3,083 1,676 2,571
Nonmetro 1,867 1,872 1,095 1,028 772 844
Urbanized 857 990 492 * 365 466
Less Urbanized 863 766 521 476 341 289
Completely Rural 147 117 81 * 66 *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 2,294 3,265 1,503 1,884 791 1,377
100-199% 3,140 3,531 1,737 1,988 1,403 1,543
200% or More 7,706 9,240 4,147 4,445 3,543 4,769
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 1,047 1,412 702 * 345 580
High School Graduate 2,660 3,822 1,377 1,799 1,284 2,015
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 5,232 6,101 2,877 3,064 2,349 3,033
College Graduate 4,382 4,747 2,524 2,648 1,848 2,081
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 8,112 9,409 4,391 4,801 3,706 4,587
Medicaid/CHIP 2,931 3,521 1,954 2,109 977 1,403
Other5 1,820 2,709 1,292 1,525 527 1,184
No Coverage 1,650 1,959 703 775 947 1,176
* = 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 8.30B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 26.0 30.5 32.7 34.4 20.6 27.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 23.2 26.7 29.1 34.4 17.9 19.8
Midwest 27.1 28.6 33.1 31.1 21.2 26.4
South 25.7 31.2 33.3 32.0 20.1 30.6
West 27.3 33.4 34.0 41.3 22.5 28.0
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 26.7 31.4 33.8 35.8 21.3 28.2
Small Metro 24.9 31.7 30.9 35.1 19.7 28.4
Nonmetro 25.6 24.3 32.3 28.0 19.8 21.0
Urbanized 27.7 29.5 32.6 * 23.1 24.9
Less Urbanized 24.3 21.1 32.9 25.9 17.5 16.1
Completely Rural 22.4 16.4 28.0 * 17.9 *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 26.7 33.3 39.3 42.2 16.7 25.9
100-199% 28.0 30.9 36.5 40.5 21.8 23.7
200% or More 24.7 29.4 29.3 30.0 21.0 29.1
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 19.2 25.4 34.1 * 10.2 16.3
High School Graduate 22.9 29.1 30.3 32.8 18.2 26.3
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 28.8 33.3 34.7 35.5 23.8 31.7
College Graduate 27.4 30.1 31.5 32.4 23.2 27.7
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 26.4 31.2 31.3 33.7 22.3 29.1
Medicaid/CHIP 26.4 29.1 35.3 35.7 17.7 22.8
Other5 15.7 20.6 22.9 22.5 8.9 18.6
No Coverage 29.7 33.7 50.1 53.2 22.9 27.1
* = 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 8.31A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 6,233 7,048 4,186 4,392 2,046 2,647
AGE GROUP            
18-25 1,803 2,066 1,024 1,161 778 906
26 or Older 4,430 4,982 3,162 3,231 1,268 1,741
26-49 3,251 3,344 2,214 2,030 1,038 1,304
50 or Older 1,178 1,638 948 1,201 * *
GENDER            
Male 1,826 2,208 1,071 1,211 754 993
Female 4,407 4,840 3,114 3,181 1,292 1,654
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,250 5,985 3,559 3,900 1,690 2,076
White 4,137 4,906 2,875 3,214 1,262 1,687
Black or African American 595 * 365 * 228 *
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * *
Two or More Races * * * * * *
Hispanic or Latino 983 1,063 627 * 356 *
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 2,946 2,756 1,838 1,608 1,106 1,138
Part-Time 1,194 1,249 681 800 513 *
Unemployed 364 756 259 * * *
Other3 1,730 2,287 1,407 1,606 323 *
* = 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 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 8.31B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Demographic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 47.7 49.7 48.9 48.2 45.6 52.7
AGE GROUP            
18-25 62.5 63.4 62.9 61.8 62.3 65.6
26 or Older 43.5 45.6 45.6 44.7 39.2 47.8
26-49 47.6 48.0 49.8 46.7 43.5 50.7
50 or Older 35.1 41.4 38.0 41.6 * *
GENDER            
Male 39.4 43.1 40.7 43.4 37.6 43.3
Female 52.3 53.4 52.5 50.3 52.0 60.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 47.4 48.7 47.4 47.6 47.7 51.2
White 46.4 49.0 45.8 46.2 48.4 55.4
Black or African American 50.6 * 53.2 * 46.8 *
AIAN * * * * * *
NHOPI * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * *
Two or More Races * * * * * *
Hispanic or Latino 49.0 56.2 59.2 * 37.6 *
EMPLOYMENT STATUS            
Full-Time 51.9 54.0 52.8 56.3 50.6 51.1
Part-Time 53.6 52.3 50.7 49.0 58.4 *
Unemployed 43.6 68.9 50.7 * * *
Other3 39.8 40.9 43.6 39.7 29.3 *
* = 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 8.32A – 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 6,233 7,048 4,186 4,392 2,046 2,647
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 986 904 702 622 284 *
Midwest 1,422 1,651 993 1,072 429 578
South 2,208 2,596 1,432 1,573 775 *
West 1,617 1,897 1,058 1,126 558 *
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 3,389 3,724 2,336 2,287 1,052 1,436
Small Metro 1,875 2,472 1,217 1,554 659 *
Nonmetro 968 853 633 550 336 *
Urbanized 448 * 272 * * *
Less Urbanized 450 * 312 * * *
Completely Rural * * * * * *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 1,240 1,583 913 1,022 328 *
100-199% 1,556 1,882 987 1,231 569 *
200% or More 3,369 3,571 2,264 2,128 1,103 1,433
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 558 * 432 * 127 *
High School Graduate 1,323 1,754 796 976 527 *
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 2,641 2,893 1,702 1,704 937 1,185
College Graduate 1,711 1,794 1,256 1,294 455 *
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 3,443 3,557 2,252 2,191 1,189 1,359
Medicaid/CHIP 1,621 1,573 1,221 1,084 400 490
Other5 910 1,430 765 * 145 *
No Coverage 853 983 451 547 402 *
* = 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 8.32B – 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Total1 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2
Received Not Received
2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
TOTAL 47.7 49.7 48.9 48.2 45.6 52.7
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 47.9 45.9 49.9 47.0 43.4 *
Midwest 48.8 47.9 49.0 46.2 48.7 51.7
South 46.6 49.4 49.4 47.1 42.3 *
West 48.1 54.0 47.3 52.8 49.8 *
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 50.4 54.5 52.7 51.8 46.0 60.2
Small Metro 43.4 47.5 43.3 46.0 43.6 *
Nonmetro 47.7 40.0 47.8 41.8 48.5 *
Urbanized 50.4 * 48.6 * * *
Less Urbanized 48.0 * 50.3 * * *
Completely Rural * * * * * *
POVERTY LEVEL3            
Less Than 100% 48.1 51.3 54.0 54.3 37.3 *
100-199% 48.7 52.7 49.5 53.6 47.4 *
200% or More 46.7 47.8 46.7 43.5 46.7 56.3
EDUCATION LEVEL            
< High School 44.2 * 52.7 * 28.7 *
High School Graduate 42.8 45.7 44.5 42.8 40.7 *
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 49.4 52.5 49.0 48.9 50.1 59.5
College Graduate 50.8 51.1 50.4 49.4 51.7 *
HEALTH INSURANCE4            
Private 48.9 51.2 47.7 48.2 51.4 57.5
Medicaid/CHIP 45.2 43.9 48.1 44.1 38.4 43.6
Other5 34.5 38.6 37.3 * 24.8 *
No Coverage 55.5 61.1 68.4 75.9 46.0 *
* = 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 8.33A – 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, 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 16,597 19,725 8,573 9,291 7,997 10,400
Could Not Afford Cost 6,701 7,443 3,467 3,221 3,232 4,198
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 1,651 2,129 749 749 897 1,369
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 1,492 1,740 686 778 806 960
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 1,243 1,668 574 705 669 952
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 2,505 3,361 1,441 1,563 1,061 1,791
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 4,033 5,407 1,604 2,157 2,420 3,240
Concerned about Confidentiality 1,438 1,770 644 766 794 993
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 2,031 2,793 1,077 1,329 952 1,457
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 1,685 2,082 885 745 801 1,337
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 4,579 5,449 2,052 2,145 2,526 3,296
Treatment Would Not Help 1,893 2,414 1,032 911 862 1,496
Did Not Have Time 3,553 3,934 1,861 1,881 1,686 2,042
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 1,103 1,418 436 438 667 980
No Transportation/Inconvenient 920 1,043 597 685 323 344
COVID-19-Related4 -- 467 -- 246 -- 221
Some Other Reason5 1,906 2,269 1,183 1,232 720 1,026
* = 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 8.33B – 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, 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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Could Not Afford Cost 40.6 38.3 40.6 35.3 40.8 40.8
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 10.0 10.9 8.8 8.2 11.3 13.3
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 9.0 8.9 8.0 8.5 10.2 9.3
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 7.5 8.6 6.7 7.7 8.4 9.2
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 15.2 17.3 16.9 17.1 13.4 17.4
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 24.4 27.8 18.8 23.6 30.5 31.5
Concerned about Confidentiality 8.7 9.1 7.5 8.4 10.0 9.6
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 12.3 14.4 12.6 14.6 12.0 14.2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 10.2 10.7 10.4 8.2 10.1 13.0
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 27.8 28.0 24.0 23.5 31.9 32.0
Treatment Would Not Help 11.5 12.4 12.1 10.0 10.9 14.5
Did Not Have Time 21.6 20.2 21.8 20.6 21.3 19.8
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 6.7 7.3 5.1 4.8 8.4 9.5
No Transportation/Inconvenient 5.6 5.4 7.0 7.5 4.1 3.3
COVID-19-Related4 -- 2.4 -- 2.7 -- 2.1
Some Other Reason5 11.6 11.6 13.9 13.5 9.1 9.9
* = 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 8.34A – 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, 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 13,321 16,083 7,480 8,342 5,826 7,709
Could Not Afford Cost 5,744 6,544 3,198 3,073 2,547 3,449
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 1,404 1,728 703 669 696 1,049
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 1,327 1,534 651 743 676 789
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 1,033 1,416 519 561 513 844
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 2,116 2,969 1,262 1,476 853 1,487
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 3,315 4,573 1,394 2,050 1,920 2,515
Concerned about Confidentiality 1,281 1,514 602 732 679 774
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 1,892 2,647 1,030 1,396 861 1,243
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 1,241 1,544 712 663 529 882
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 3,516 4,190 1,749 1,897 1,767 2,285
Treatment Would Not Help 1,694 2,065 952 818 741 1,241
Did Not Have Time 2,822 2,907 1,654 1,549 1,162 1,346
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 994 1,188 422 418 573 770
No Transportation/Inconvenient 842 1,049 568 721 274 314
COVID-19-Related4 -- 464 -- 299 -- 165
Some Other Reason5 1,544 1,842 1,031 1,100 509 730
* = 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 8.34B – 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, 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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Could Not Afford Cost 43.3 41.0 42.9 37.3 43.9 44.9
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 10.6 10.8 9.4 8.1 12.0 13.7
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 10.0 9.6 8.7 9.0 11.7 10.3
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 7.8 8.9 7.0 6.8 8.8 11.0
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 15.9 18.6 16.9 17.9 14.7 19.4
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 25.0 28.7 18.7 24.9 33.1 32.7
Concerned about Confidentiality 9.6 9.5 8.1 8.9 11.7 10.1
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 14.2 16.6 13.8 17.0 14.8 16.2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 9.3 9.7 9.5 8.0 9.1 11.5
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 26.5 26.3 23.5 23.0 30.5 29.7
Treatment Would Not Help 12.8 13.0 12.8 9.9 12.8 16.2
Did Not Have Time 21.3 18.2 22.2 18.8 20.0 17.5
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 7.5 7.4 5.7 5.1 9.9 10.0
No Transportation/Inconvenient 6.3 6.6 7.6 8.8 4.7 4.1
COVID-19-Related4 -- 2.9 -- 3.6 -- 2.1
Some Other Reason5 11.6 11.5 13.8 13.4 8.8 9.5
* = 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 8.35A – 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, 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 6,233 7,048 4,186 4,392 2,046 2,647
Could Not Afford Cost 2,923 3,223 1,864 1,915 1,059 1,306
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 715 798 450 309 265 486
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 780 836 441 498 339 338
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 473 640 272 324 201 316
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 1,065 1,348 717 869 348 478
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 1,547 2,055 793 1,169 753 884
Concerned about Confidentiality 735 819 390 512 345 305
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 1,240 1,756 760 1,072 478 683
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 505 507 332 298 173 209
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 1,479 1,662 921 1,002 558 660
Treatment Would Not Help 842 926 564 480 277 446
Did Not Have Time 1,182 1,096 804 694 378 397
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 449 495 258 232 190 263
No Transportation/Inconvenient 459 411 325 304 135 107
COVID-19-Related4 -- 179 -- 63 -- *
Some Other Reason5 871 850 636 620 235 225
* = 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 8.35B – 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, 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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Could Not Afford Cost 46.9 45.8 44.6 43.6 51.8 49.5
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 11.5 11.3 10.8 7.0 12.9 18.4
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 12.5 11.9 10.5 11.4 16.6 12.8
Health Insurance Does Not Cover Any Mental Health Services 7.6 9.1 6.5 7.4 9.8 12.0
Health Insurance Does Not Pay Enough for Mental Health Services 17.1 19.1 17.1 19.8 17.0 18.1
Did Not Know Where to Go for Services 24.8 29.2 19.0 26.6 36.8 33.5
Concerned about Confidentiality 11.8 11.6 9.3 11.7 16.9 11.6
Concerned about Being Committed/Having to Take Medicine 19.9 24.9 18.2 24.4 23.4 25.9
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 8.1 7.2 7.9 6.8 8.5 7.9
Thought Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 23.7 23.6 22.0 22.8 27.3 25.0
Treatment Would Not Help 13.5 13.2 13.5 10.9 13.6 16.9
Did Not Have Time 19.0 15.6 19.2 15.8 18.5 15.0
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 7.2 7.0 6.2 5.3 9.3 10.0
No Transportation/Inconvenient 7.4 5.8 7.8 6.9 6.6 4.0
COVID-19-Related4 -- 2.5 -- 1.4 -- *
Some Other Reason5 14.0 12.1 15.2 14.1 11.5 8.5
* = 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 8.36A – Major Depressive Episode in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 19,357 20,976 7,125 7,440 12,233 13,536
18-25 5,045 5,610 1,841 1,829 3,204 3,781
18-20 2,050 2,002 736 665 1,314 1,338
21-25 2,995 3,607 1,105 1,164 1,890 2,443
26 or Older 14,312 15,366 5,284 5,612 9,028 9,755
26-49 8,914 9,168 3,271 3,649 5,643 5,518
26-29 2,088 1,805 852 717 1,236 1,088
30-34 2,259 2,126 845 832 1,414 1,293
35-39 1,705 1,838 487 752 1,218 1,086
40-44 1,455 1,412 532 601 922 811
45-49 1,407 1,987 555 747 852 1,240
50 or Older 5,399 6,199 2,013 1,962 3,386 4,236
50-54 1,364 1,338 562 458 801 880
55-59 1,270 1,654 452 431 818 1,223
60-64 1,056 1,139 307 344 749 795
65 or Older 1,709 2,067 693 729 1,017 1,338
* = 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 8.36B – Major Depressive Episode in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 7.8 8.4 6.0 6.2 9.6 10.5
18-25 15.2 17.0 11.1 11.1 19.4 22.9
18-20 15.8 16.3 11.1 10.5 20.8 22.5
21-25 14.8 17.4 11.1 11.4 18.5 23.2
26 or Older 6.7 7.1 5.1 5.4 8.1 8.7
26-49 8.9 9.1 6.6 7.3 11.1 10.8
26-29 11.7 10.3 9.5 8.2 14.0 12.3
30-34 10.2 9.4 7.8 7.3 12.6 11.5
35-39 8.0 8.4 4.7 7.2 11.1 9.5
40-44 7.6 7.3 5.7 6.3 9.5 8.3
45-49 7.0 10.2 5.5 7.6 8.5 12.8
50 or Older 4.7 5.4 3.8 3.6 5.6 6.9
50-54 6.7 6.8 5.6 5.2 7.8 8.2
55-59 6.1 7.7 4.5 4.1 7.5 11.2
60-64 5.2 5.5 3.2 3.3 6.9 7.8
65 or Older 3.3 3.8 3.0 3.0 3.5 4.5
* = 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 8.37A – Major Depressive Episode with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 13,112 14,845 4,646 5,387 8,466 9,458
18-25 3,407 3,978 1,236 1,300 2,170 2,678
18-20 1,341 1,335 482 469 859 866
21-25 2,065 2,644 754 832 1,311 1,812
26 or Older 9,705 10,867 3,409 4,087 6,296 6,780
26-49 6,101 6,510 2,169 2,584 3,932 3,926
26-29 1,427 1,243 558 447 869 796
30-34 1,468 1,530 511 547 957 983
35-39 1,192 1,374 331 626 860 747
40-44 1,039 920 401 398 638 522
45-49 976 1,443 367 565 609 878
50 or Older 3,604 4,357 1,240 1,503 2,364 2,854
50-54 887 1,051 341 373 546 678
55-59 886 1,091 314 368 572 723
60-64 737 830 174 277 563 553
65 or Older 1,094 1,385 411 485 684 900
* = 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 8.37B – Major Depressive Episode with Severe Impairment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Age Category Total
(2019)
Total
(2020)
Male
(2019)
Male
(2020)
Female
(2019)
Female
(2020)
TOTAL 5.3 6.0 3.9 4.5 6.6 7.3
18-25 10.3 12.1 7.4 7.9 13.1 16.3
18-20 10.3 10.9 7.2 7.4 13.6 14.6
21-25 10.2 12.8 7.6 8.2 12.8 17.2
26 or Older 4.5 5.0 3.3 3.9 5.7 6.0
26-49 6.1 6.5 4.4 5.2 7.8 7.7
26-29 8.0 7.1 6.2 5.1 9.9 9.0
30-34 6.7 6.8 4.7 4.8 8.5 8.7
35-39 5.6 6.3 3.2 6.0 7.9 6.6
40-44 5.5 4.8 4.3 4.2 6.6 5.4
45-49 4.9 7.4 3.7 5.8 6.0 9.1
50 or Older 3.2 3.8 2.3 2.8 3.9 4.7
50-54 4.4 5.4 3.4 4.2 5.3 6.3
55-59 4.2 5.1 3.1 3.5 5.3 6.6
60-64 3.6 4.0 1.8 2.6 5.2 5.5
65 or Older 2.1 2.6 1.8 2.0 2.4 3.0
* = 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 8.38A – 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, 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 19,357 20,976 13,112 14,845 12,824 13,832 9,467 10,537
18-25 5,045 5,610 3,407 3,978 2,565 3,230 1,921 2,536
26 or Older 14,312 15,366 9,705 10,867 10,258 10,602 7,546 8,001
26-49 8,914 9,168 6,101 6,510 6,135 5,937 4,532 4,475
50 or Older 5,399 6,199 3,604 4,357 4,124 4,665 3,014 3,526
MALE 7,125 7,440 4,646 5,387 4,041 4,193 2,868 3,363
18-25 1,841 1,829 1,236 1,300 793 854 599 682
26 or Older 5,284 5,612 3,409 4,087 3,248 3,339 2,268 2,681
26-49 3,271 3,649 2,169 2,584 1,927 1,978 1,369 1,541
50 or Older 2,013 1,962 1,240 1,503 1,321 * 899 *
FEMALE 12,233 13,536 8,466 9,458 8,783 9,639 6,599 7,174
18-25 3,204 3,781 2,170 2,678 1,772 2,377 1,321 1,854
26 or Older 9,028 9,755 6,296 6,780 7,011 7,262 5,278 5,320
26-49 5,643 5,518 3,932 3,926 4,208 3,958 3,163 2,934
50 or Older 3,386 4,236 2,364 2,854 2,802 3,304 2,115 *
* = 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 8.38B – 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, 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 7.8 8.4 5.3 6.0 66.3 66.0 72.2 71.0
18-25 15.2 17.0 10.3 12.1 50.9 57.6 56.4 63.8
26 or Older 6.7 7.1 4.5 5.0 71.8 69.0 77.8 73.6
26-49 8.9 9.1 6.1 6.5 68.9 64.8 74.4 68.7
50 or Older 4.7 5.4 3.2 3.8 76.5 75.3 83.6 80.9
MALE 6.0 6.2 3.9 4.5 56.8 56.4 61.8 62.5
18-25 11.1 11.1 7.4 7.9 43.1 46.8 48.5 52.7
26 or Older 5.1 5.4 3.3 3.9 61.6 59.5 66.7 65.6
26-49 6.6 7.3 4.4 5.2 59.2 54.2 63.3 59.6
50 or Older 3.8 3.6 2.3 2.8 65.6 * 72.5 *
FEMALE 9.6 10.5 6.6 7.3 71.9 71.2 78.0 75.8
18-25 19.4 22.9 13.1 16.3 55.3 62.9 60.9 69.2
26 or Older 8.1 8.7 5.7 6.0 77.7 74.5 83.8 78.5
26-49 11.1 10.8 7.8 7.7 74.6 71.7 80.4 74.7
50 or Older 5.6 6.9 3.9 4.7 83.0 78.0 89.5 *
* = 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 8.39A – 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, 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 19,357 20,976 13,112 14,845 12,824 13,832 9,467 10,537
GENDER                
Male 7,125 7,440 4,646 5,387 4,041 4,193 2,868 3,363
Female 12,233 13,536 8,466 9,458 8,783 9,639 6,599 7,174
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,588 18,094 11,299 12,841 11,223 12,386 8,255 9,426
White 13,319 14,840 9,071 10,593 9,346 10,351 6,851 7,820
Black or African American 1,841 1,786 1,264 1,308 1,096 * 808 1,062
AIAN 129 58 109 52 * * * *
NHOPI 34 * 18 3 * * * *
Asian 669 593 427 388 346 * * *
Two or More Races 595 737 411 497 359 * 259 *
Hispanic or Latino 2,769 2,882 1,813 2,004 1,601 1,447 1,212 1,111
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 8,550 8,236 5,362 5,390 5,148 4,834 3,569 3,357
Part-Time 3,404 3,415 2,339 2,513 2,112 2,332 1,614 1,861
Unemployed 1,099 1,573 774 1,037 639 820 474 *
Other3 6,304 7,753 4,637 5,905 4,925 5,846 3,810 4,740
* = 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 8.39B – 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, 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 7.8 8.4 5.3 6.0 66.3 66.0 72.2 71.0
GENDER                
Male 6.0 6.2 3.9 4.5 56.8 56.4 61.8 62.5
Female 9.6 10.5 6.6 7.3 71.9 71.2 78.0 75.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.0 8.7 5.5 6.2 67.7 68.5 73.1 73.4
White 8.5 9.5 5.8 6.8 70.2 69.8 75.6 73.9
Black or African American 6.3 6.0 4.3 4.4 59.6 * 64.1 81.2
AIAN 9.4 4.2 7.9 3.7 * * * *
NHOPI 3.5 * 1.8 0.3 * * * *
Asian 4.7 4.2 3.0 2.7 51.7 * * *
Two or More Races 13.7 15.9 9.4 10.7 60.3 * 63.0 *
Hispanic or Latino 6.8 7.0 4.5 4.8 58.0 50.2 66.9 55.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                
Full-Time 6.9 7.1 4.4 4.7 60.3 58.7 66.6 62.4
Part-Time 10.6 11.0 7.3 8.1 62.0 68.3 69.0 74.0
Unemployed 11.2 12.2 7.9 8.1 58.4 52.2 61.5 *
Other3 7.7 8.6 5.6 6.6 78.3 75.4 82.2 80.3
* = 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 8.40A – 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, 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 19,357 20,976 13,112 14,845 12,824 13,832 9,467 10,537
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 3,161 3,292 2,110 2,196 2,227 2,339 1,565 1,774
Midwest 4,344 5,146 2,890 3,555 2,999 3,376 2,141 2,385
South 6,873 7,459 4,647 5,377 4,314 4,781 3,203 3,703
West 4,979 5,077 3,464 3,717 3,284 3,337 2,559 2,675
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 10,446 10,476 7,114 7,510 6,859 6,814 5,151 5,379
Small Metro 6,038 7,586 4,131 5,314 4,123 5,173 3,043 3,885
Nonmetro 2,873 2,914 1,866 2,020 1,842 1,845 1,273 1,273
POVERTY LEVEL3                
Less Than 100% 3,380 4,089 2,521 2,808 2,298 2,629 1,864 2,100
100-199% 4,537 5,035 3,251 3,847 2,892 3,170 2,217 2,483
200% or More 11,243 11,773 7,238 8,120 7,514 7,971 5,334 5,896
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 1,801 1,957 1,359 1,155 1,216 * 969 *
High School Graduate 4,373 5,406 2,942 3,931 2,602 3,345 1,949 2,522
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 7,625 7,878 5,380 5,829 4,974 5,160 3,832 4,073
College Graduate 5,558 5,734 3,430 3,930 4,031 4,301 2,717 3,157
HEALTH INSURANCE4                
Private 11,255 11,296 7,140 7,791 7,578 7,653 5,268 5,565
Medicaid/CHIP 4,578 5,004 3,414 3,648 3,410 3,379 2,727 2,725
Other5 4,052 5,269 2,842 3,894 3,080 4,168 2,313 3,317
No Coverage 2,124 2,375 1,543 1,682 892 1,004 748 730
OVERALL HEALTH6                
Excellent 2,041 1,746 1,203 961 1,171 1,022 762 587
Very Good 6,184 6,184 3,936 4,028 3,783 3,737 2,640 2,620
Good 6,369 7,004 4,300 5,069 4,219 4,885 3,109 3,717
Fair/Poor 4,758 6,042 3,668 4,787 3,645 4,188 2,952 3,613
* = 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 8.40B – 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, 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 7.8 8.4 5.3 6.0 66.3 66.0 72.2 71.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                
Northeast 7.4 7.6 4.9 5.1 70.7 71.1 74.2 80.8
Midwest 8.4 10.0 5.6 6.9 69.0 65.7 74.1 67.2
South 7.3 7.9 5.0 5.7 62.9 64.1 69.0 68.9
West 8.5 8.5 5.9 6.2 66.0 65.7 73.9 72.0
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 7.6 7.7 5.1 5.5 65.7 65.0 72.4 71.6
Small Metro 8.1 9.9 5.5 6.9 68.4 68.2 73.8 73.2
Nonmetro 8.4 7.8 5.5 5.4 64.3 63.3 68.2 63.0
POVERTY LEVEL3                
Less Than 100% 10.7 11.2 8.0 7.7 68.3 64.4 74.0 74.9
100-199% 9.7 11.0 6.9 8.4 63.9 63.0 68.2 64.5
200% or More 6.7 7.1 4.3 4.9 66.9 67.7 73.7 72.6
EDUCATION LEVEL                
< High School 6.1 6.9 4.6 4.1 67.7 * 71.5 *
High School Graduate 7.3 7.9 4.9 5.7 59.5 61.9 66.3 64.2
Some College/Associate‘s Degree 10.0 10.4 7.1 7.7 65.4 65.5 71.2 69.9
College Graduate 6.8 7.5 4.2 5.1 72.6 75.1 79.2 80.4
HEALTH INSURANCE4                
Private 6.9 7.2 4.3 4.9 67.4 67.8 73.8 71.4
Medicaid/CHIP 13.1 12.9 9.7 9.4 74.5 67.6 79.9 74.8
Other5 5.9 7.1 4.2 5.3 76.2 79.1 81.4 85.2
No Coverage 8.4 8.8 6.1 6.2 42.1 42.3 48.6 43.4
OVERALL HEALTH6                
Excellent 4.0 3.7 2.4 2.0 57.4 58.5 63.4 61.1
Very Good 6.9 6.8 4.4 4.4 61.2 60.4 67.1 65.0
Good 8.7 9.3 5.9 6.7 66.4 69.8 72.3 73.4
Fair/Poor 14.0 17.0 10.8 13.5 76.8 69.3 80.5 75.5
* = 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.
220104
Table 8.41A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 51,495 52,859 13,115 14,200 38,379 38,659 198,822 199,070 19,357 20,976 13,112 14,845 227,964 228,453
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 9,337 nc 3,438 nc 5,898 nc 7,161 nc 4,355 nc 3,282 nc 11,965
Marijuana nc 6,752 nc 2,321 nc 4,431 nc 5,820 nc 3,233 nc 2,307 nc 9,266
Cocaine nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Heroin nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Hallucinogens nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Inhalants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Methamphetamine nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 2,374 nc 1,101 nc 1,273 nc 859 nc 1,194 nc 1,017 nc 1,991
Pain Relievers nc 1,458 nc 688 nc 770 nc 634 nc 703 nc 609 nc 1,342
Stimulants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 1,716 nc 771 nc 945 nc 694 nc 757 nc 640 nc 1,605
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 2,071 nc 845 nc 1,226 nc 924 nc 985 nc 742 nc 1,951
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 3,870 nc 1,744 nc 2,127 nc 1,725 nc 1,918 nc 1,510 nc 3,571
ALCOHOL nc 11,496 nc 3,686 nc 7,810 nc 16,047 nc 5,100 nc 3,785 nc 22,077
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 3,848 nc 1,463 nc 2,384 nc 2,270 nc 2,025 nc 1,543 nc 4,028
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 16,985 nc 5,661 nc 11,324 nc 20,938 nc 7,429 nc 5,524 nc 30,014
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 5,489 nc 1,975 nc 3,514 nc 4,891 nc 2,330 nc 1,739 nc 7,937
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 7,648 nc 2,222 nc 5,426 nc 13,777 nc 3,075 nc 2,242 nc 18,049
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 35,874 nc 8,540 nc 27,334 nc 178,133 nc 13,546 nc 9,321 nc 198,439
* = 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 8.41B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 20.6 21.0 5.2 5.6 15.3 15.3 79.4 79.0 7.8 8.4 5.3 6.0 92.2 91.6
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 56.6 nc 20.8 nc 35.8 nc 43.4 nc 26.7 nc 20.1 nc 73.3
Marijuana nc 53.7 nc 18.5 nc 35.2 nc 46.3 nc 25.9 nc 18.5 nc 74.1
Cocaine nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Heroin nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Hallucinogens nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Inhalants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Methamphetamine nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 73.4 nc 34.1 nc 39.4 nc 26.6 nc 37.5 nc 31.9 nc 62.5
Pain Relievers nc 69.7 nc 32.9 nc 36.8 nc 30.3 nc 34.4 nc 29.8 nc 65.6
Stimulants nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Tranquilizers nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Sedatives nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc * nc *
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 71.2 nc 32.0 nc 39.2 nc 28.8 nc 32.0 nc 27.1 nc 68.0
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 69.1 nc 28.2 nc 40.9 nc 30.9 nc 33.5 nc 25.3 nc 66.5
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 69.2 nc 31.2 nc 38.0 nc 30.8 nc 34.9 nc 27.5 nc 65.1
ALCOHOL nc 41.7 nc 13.4 nc 28.4 nc 58.3 nc 18.8 nc 13.9 nc 81.2
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 62.9 nc 23.9 nc 39.0 nc 37.1 nc 33.5 nc 25.5 nc 66.5
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 44.8 nc 14.9 nc 29.9 nc 55.2 nc 19.8 nc 14.8 nc 80.2
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 52.9 nc 19.0 nc 33.9 nc 47.1 nc 22.7 nc 17.0 nc 77.3
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 35.7 nc 10.4 nc 25.3 nc 64.3 nc 14.6 nc 10.6 nc 85.4
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 16.8 nc 4.0 nc 12.8 nc 83.2 nc 6.4 nc 4.4 nc 93.6
* = 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 8.42A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 19,998 21,062 6,475 6,786 13,524 14,276 32,926 33,920 8,555 9,220 6,112 6,671 43,776 45,178
Marijuana 16,741 17,358 5,225 5,572 11,516 11,786 28,217 28,980 7,200 7,787 5,080 5,613 37,318 38,046
Cocaine 2,523 2,330 974 1,027 1,549 1,303 2,848 2,677 1,148 1,266 809 866 4,179 3,724
Crack 477 477 287 187 190 291 289 143 256 180 225 156 510 440
Heroin 423 602 260 251 163 350 322 117 223 175 182 149 511 542
Hallucinogens 2,616 3,289 863 1,375 1,753 1,915 2,954 3,325 1,223 1,709 854 1,175 4,252 4,848
LSD 1,069 1,303 326 627 743 675 1,122 1,061 529 816 341 572 1,613 1,510
PCP 17 84 10 60 7 24 35 10 8 64 7 53 31 30
Ecstasy 1,114 1,134 344 577 770 556 1,281 1,331 496 718 341 480 1,866 1,744
Inhalants 696 865 234 452 462 413 703 847 357 529 259 368 1,003 1,162
Methamphetamine 1,150 1,568 534 745 616 823 808 796 471 792 418 648 1,462 1,505
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 7,347 7,364 2,799 2,646 4,548 4,719 7,895 7,854 3,329 3,227 2,465 2,483 11,706 11,884
Pain Relievers 4,396 4,127 1,746 1,577 2,651 2,550 4,761 4,440 2,017 1,761 1,514 1,390 7,031 6,747
Stimulants 2,259 2,203 885 870 1,374 1,333 2,240 2,626 1,101 1,128 785 801 3,358 3,673
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 3,175 3,751 1,366 1,509 1,809 2,242 2,285 2,220 1,530 1,810 1,204 1,444 3,834 4,140
Tranquilizers 2,864 3,304 1,272 1,363 1,592 1,941 1,965 1,934 1,417 1,629 1,108 1,323 3,318 3,588
Sedatives 574 862 250 417 324 445 442 391 282 461 223 391 728 779
Benzodiazepines 2,639 2,999 1,167 1,193 1,472 1,806 1,821 1,647 1,338 1,517 1,054 1,225 3,037 3,108
Opioids 4,534 4,292 1,813 1,645 2,720 2,647 4,965 4,497 2,066 1,787 1,550 1,416 7,318 6,943
Central Nervous System Stimulants 4,704 4,658 1,844 1,971 2,860 2,687 4,933 5,143 2,129 2,342 1,542 1,708 7,407 7,357
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 9,969 10,604 3,696 3,960 6,273 6,644 11,758 11,570 4,456 4,804 3,269 3,559 16,960 17,159
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 29,216 29,505 7,399 7,665 21,817 21,841 108,165 106,971 11,058 11,566 7,170 8,035 124,902 124,020
Binge Alcohol Use5 15,895 15,084 4,283 4,388 11,612 10,697 48,738 45,291 6,205 6,165 3,970 4,340 57,705 53,823
Heavy Alcohol Use 4,436 4,629 1,297 1,445 3,138 3,184 11,399 12,735 1,808 1,922 1,107 1,359 13,853 15,287
Cigarette Use 13,991 12,225 4,322 3,900 9,669 8,326 31,322 28,825 5,328 4,961 3,866 3,566 39,260 35,500
Daily Cigarette Use 8,283 7,304 2,560 2,306 5,724 4,998 18,437 17,728 3,164 2,856 2,334 2,040 23,173 21,871
* = 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 8.42B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 38.8 39.8 49.4 47.8 35.2 36.9 16.6 17.0 44.2 44.0 46.6 44.9 19.2 19.8
Marijuana 32.5 32.8 39.8 39.2 30.0 30.5 14.2 14.6 37.2 37.1 38.7 37.8 16.4 16.7
Cocaine 4.9 4.4 7.4 7.2 4.0 3.4 1.4 1.3 5.9 6.0 6.2 5.8 1.8 1.6
Crack 0.9 0.9 2.2 1.3 0.5 0.8 0.1 0.1 1.3 0.9 1.7 1.0 0.2 0.2
Heroin 0.8 1.1 2.0 1.8 0.4 0.9 0.2 0.1 1.2 0.8 1.4 1.0 0.2 0.2
Hallucinogens 5.1 6.2 6.6 9.7 4.6 5.0 1.5 1.7 6.3 8.1 6.5 7.9 1.9 2.1
LSD 2.1 2.5 2.5 4.4 1.9 1.7 0.6 0.5 2.7 3.9 2.6 3.9 0.7 0.7
PCP 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.0
Ecstasy 2.2 2.1 2.6 4.1 2.0 1.4 0.6 0.7 2.6 3.4 2.6 3.2 0.8 0.8
Inhalants 1.4 1.6 1.8 3.2 1.2 1.1 0.4 0.4 1.8 2.5 2.0 2.5 0.4 0.5
Methamphetamine 2.2 3.0 4.1 5.2 1.6 2.1 0.4 0.4 2.4 3.8 3.2 4.4 0.6 0.7
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 14.3 13.9 21.3 18.6 11.8 12.2 4.0 3.9 17.2 15.4 18.8 16.7 5.1 5.2
Pain Relievers 8.5 7.8 13.3 11.1 6.9 6.6 2.4 2.2 10.4 8.4 11.6 9.4 3.1 3.0
Stimulants 4.4 4.2 6.7 6.1 3.6 3.4 1.1 1.3 5.7 5.4 6.0 5.4 1.5 1.6
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 6.2 7.1 10.4 10.6 4.7 5.8 1.1 1.1 7.9 8.6 9.2 9.7 1.7 1.8
Tranquilizers 5.6 6.3 9.7 9.6 4.1 5.0 1.0 1.0 7.3 7.8 8.5 8.9 1.5 1.6
Sedatives 1.1 1.6 1.9 2.9 0.8 1.2 0.2 0.2 1.5 2.2 1.7 2.6 0.3 0.3
Benzodiazepines 5.1 5.7 8.9 8.4 3.8 4.7 0.9 0.8 6.9 7.2 8.0 8.3 1.3 1.4
Opioids 8.8 8.1 13.8 11.6 7.1 6.8 2.5 2.3 10.7 8.5 11.8 9.5 3.2 3.0
Central Nervous System Stimulants 9.1 8.8 14.1 13.9 7.5 7.0 2.5 2.6 11.0 11.2 11.8 11.5 3.2 3.2
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 19.4 20.1 28.2 27.9 16.3 17.2 5.9 5.8 23.0 22.9 24.9 24.0 7.4 7.5
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 56.7 55.8 56.4 54.0 56.8 56.5 54.4 53.7 57.1 55.1 54.7 54.1 54.8 54.3
Binge Alcohol Use5 30.9 28.5 32.7 30.9 30.3 27.7 24.5 22.8 32.1 29.4 30.3 29.2 25.3 23.6
Heavy Alcohol Use 8.6 8.8 9.9 10.2 8.2 8.2 5.7 6.4 9.3 9.2 8.4 9.2 6.1 6.7
Cigarette Use 27.2 23.1 33.0 27.5 25.2 21.5 15.8 14.5 27.5 23.6 29.5 24.0 17.2 15.5
Daily Cigarette Use 16.1 13.8 19.5 16.2 14.9 12.9 9.3 8.9 16.3 13.6 17.8 13.7 10.2 9.6
* = 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 8.43A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 5,357 5,219 1,761 1,848 3,597 3,372 7,836 7,060 2,750 2,931 1,953 2,076 10,214 9,208
Marijuana 4,866 4,923 1,614 1,767 3,252 3,156 7,085 6,520 2,504 2,750 1,755 1,956 9,258 8,556
Cocaine 873 699 305 330 568 369 915 770 451 506 308 340 1,306 962
Crack 47 38 19 12 28 26 13 14 23 20 23 17 37 32
Heroin 65 34 30 17 34 17 22 32 39 20 35 16 46 45
Hallucinogens 1,167 1,211 398 605 769 607 1,258 1,233 604 810 426 552 1,761 1,604
LSD 595 686 188 340 407 346 607 555 293 433 213 310 878 785
PCP 11 58 10 53 2 5 19 5 8 57 7 53 10 6
Ecstasy 474 427 141 207 333 220 615 435 235 283 170 171 835 578
Inhalants 333 328 125 208 208 120 244 185 195 236 160 162 350 272
Methamphetamine 146 114 50 52 96 62 130 66 59 85 49 74 214 94
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 1,878 1,552 731 696 1,147 856 1,990 1,637 1,042 1,034 791 742 2,750 2,117
Pain Relievers 893 731 389 305 503 426 861 619 514 461 409 326 1,180 878
Stimulants 957 799 371 301 587 498 994 828 510 512 373 343 1,419 1,094
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 775 798 345 434 430 364 634 452 485 590 396 416 903 654
Tranquilizers 712 737 305 408 407 329 601 385 437 531 355 386 856 586
Sedatives 120 185 78 98 42 87 55 72 91 161 82 123 82 95
Benzodiazepines 694 736 292 414 402 321 572 375 428 524 347 384 827 581
Opioids 904 739 389 307 515 432 871 627 517 463 409 328 1,199 893
Central Nervous System Stimulants 1,554 1,234 556 501 997 733 1,651 1,369 797 816 557 568 2,355 1,767
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 2,700 2,434 988 1,060 1,712 1,374 3,091 2,726 1,438 1,557 1,062 1,098 4,217 3,544
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 6,031 6,099 1,804 1,976 4,227 4,123 12,292 11,113 3,051 3,374 2,022 2,373 15,012 13,662
Binge Alcohol Use5 3,792 3,738 1,169 1,329 2,624 2,408 7,767 6,683 1,956 2,092 1,313 1,442 9,454 8,206
Heavy Alcohol Use 944 1,098 350 423 594 675 1,900 1,745 522 584 358 395 2,269 2,200
Cigarette Use 2,263 1,824 781 750 1,482 1,075 3,654 2,921 1,112 1,131 831 829 4,665 3,529
Daily Cigarette Use 794 576 286 242 508 334 1,303 1,003 345 367 286 270 1,715 1,177
* = 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. 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 8.43B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 54.0 51.0 60.7 56.7 51.2 48.3 32.9 30.4 54.5 52.2 57.3 52.2 36.3 33.6
Marijuana 49.0 48.1 55.7 54.2 46.3 45.2 29.8 28.0 49.6 49.0 51.5 49.2 32.9 31.2
Cocaine 8.8 6.8 10.5 10.1 8.1 5.3 3.8 3.3 8.9 9.0 9.0 8.5 4.6 3.5
Crack 0.5 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.7 0.4 0.1 0.1
Heroin 0.7 0.3 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.3 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.2
Hallucinogens 11.8 11.8 13.7 18.6 10.9 8.7 5.3 5.3 12.0 14.4 12.5 13.9 6.3 5.9
LSD 6.0 6.7 6.5 10.4 5.8 5.0 2.6 2.4 5.8 7.7 6.3 7.8 3.1 2.9
PCP 0.1 0.6 0.3 1.6 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.2 1.3 0.0 0.0
Ecstasy 4.8 4.2 4.9 6.3 4.7 3.2 2.6 1.9 4.7 5.0 5.0 4.3 3.0 2.1
Inhalants 3.4 3.2 4.3 6.4 3.0 1.7 1.0 0.8 3.9 4.2 4.7 4.1 1.2 1.0
Methamphetamine 1.5 1.1 1.7 1.6 1.4 0.9 0.5 0.3 1.2 1.5 1.4 1.9 0.8 0.3
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 18.9 15.2 25.2 21.4 16.3 12.3 8.4 7.0 20.7 18.4 23.2 18.6 9.8 7.7
Pain Relievers 9.0 7.1 13.4 9.4 7.2 6.1 3.6 2.7 10.2 8.2 12.0 8.2 4.2 3.2
Stimulants 9.6 7.8 12.8 9.2 8.3 7.1 4.2 3.6 10.1 9.1 11.0 8.6 5.0 4.0
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 7.8 7.8 11.9 13.3 6.1 5.2 2.7 1.9 9.6 10.5 11.6 10.5 3.2 2.4
Tranquilizers 7.2 7.2 10.5 12.5 5.8 4.7 2.5 1.7 8.7 9.5 10.4 9.7 3.0 2.1
Sedatives 1.2 1.8 2.7 3.0 0.6 1.2 0.2 0.3 1.8 2.9 2.4 3.1 0.3 0.3
Benzodiazepines 7.0 7.2 10.1 12.7 5.7 4.6 2.4 1.6 8.5 9.3 10.2 9.6 2.9 2.1
Opioids 9.1 7.2 13.4 9.4 7.3 6.2 3.7 2.7 10.2 8.3 12.0 8.2 4.3 3.3
Central Nervous System Stimulants 15.6 12.1 19.2 15.4 14.2 10.5 6.9 5.9 15.8 14.5 16.3 14.3 8.4 6.4
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 27.2 23.8 34.1 32.5 24.4 19.7 13.0 11.7 28.5 27.8 31.2 27.6 15.0 12.9
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 60.7 59.6 62.2 60.6 60.1 59.1 51.6 47.8 60.5 60.1 59.3 59.6 53.3 49.9
Binge Alcohol Use5 38.2 36.5 40.3 40.8 37.3 34.5 32.6 28.7 38.8 37.3 38.5 36.2 33.6 29.9
Heavy Alcohol Use 9.5 10.7 12.1 13.0 8.5 9.7 8.0 7.5 10.3 10.4 10.5 9.9 8.1 8.0
Cigarette Use 22.8 17.8 26.9 23.0 21.1 15.4 15.4 12.6 22.0 20.2 24.4 20.8 16.6 12.9
Daily Cigarette Use 8.0 5.6 9.9 7.4 7.2 4.8 5.5 4.3 6.8 6.5 8.4 6.8 6.1 4.3
* = 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 8.44A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 14,641 15,842 4,714 4,938 9,927 10,904 25,090 26,860 5,805 6,290 4,159 4,595 33,562 35,970
Marijuana 11,875 12,435 3,611 3,805 8,263 8,630 21,132 22,460 4,696 5,037 3,325 3,658 28,059 29,490
Cocaine 1,649 1,632 669 697 981 934 1,933 1,907 697 760 501 526 2,873 2,762
Crack 430 440 268 175 162 265 276 129 233 160 203 139 473 408
Heroin 358 568 229 235 129 333 300 85 185 156 147 133 465 497
Hallucinogens 1,449 2,078 465 770 985 1,308 1,697 2,092 618 899 428 623 2,492 3,245
LSD 474 617 138 288 336 329 515 506 236 383 127 262 735 725
PCP 5 26 1 7 5 19 16 * * 7 * * 21 24
Ecstasy 639 707 203 371 436 336 667 896 262 435 171 309 1,031 1,166
Inhalants 363 538 109 244 254 293 459 662 162 292 99 206 653 890
Methamphetamine 1,004 1,454 484 693 520 761 678 731 412 707 369 574 1,248 1,410
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 5,468 5,812 2,068 1,949 3,401 3,863 5,906 6,217 2,287 2,193 1,674 1,741 8,957 9,767
Pain Relievers 3,503 3,396 1,356 1,272 2,147 2,124 3,900 3,820 1,503 1,300 1,106 1,064 5,851 5,869
Stimulants 1,301 1,405 514 569 787 836 1,247 1,798 591 616 412 459 1,939 2,579
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 2,400 2,953 1,021 1,075 1,379 1,878 1,650 1,769 1,045 1,220 808 1,028 2,931 3,486
Tranquilizers 2,152 2,567 967 955 1,186 1,612 1,364 1,549 980 1,099 753 937 2,461 3,002
Sedatives 454 677 173 319 281 358 387 319 191 300 141 267 646 684
Benzodiazepines 1,946 2,263 876 779 1,070 1,485 1,249 1,272 910 993 707 842 2,210 2,527
Opioids 3,629 3,553 1,424 1,338 2,205 2,215 4,094 3,870 1,549 1,324 1,141 1,088 6,119 6,050
Central Nervous System Stimulants 3,151 3,423 1,288 1,469 1,863 1,954 3,282 3,773 1,331 1,526 985 1,139 5,053 5,590
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 7,269 8,170 2,709 2,900 4,560 5,269 8,666 8,844 3,017 3,247 2,207 2,461 12,743 13,614
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 23,185 23,407 5,595 5,689 17,590 17,718 95,873 95,858 8,007 8,193 5,149 5,662 109,890 110,359
Binge Alcohol Use5 12,103 11,347 3,114 3,058 8,989 8,288 40,971 38,608 4,249 4,074 2,657 2,899 48,251 45,617
Heavy Alcohol Use 3,492 3,531 947 1,022 2,544 2,509 9,499 10,990 1,286 1,339 749 964 11,584 13,087
Cigarette Use 11,728 10,401 3,542 3,150 8,187 7,251 27,668 25,905 4,216 3,829 3,036 2,737 34,595 31,971
Daily Cigarette Use 7,490 6,729 2,273 2,064 5,216 4,665 17,134 16,725 2,819 2,489 2,048 1,771 21,458 20,694
* = 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 8.44B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 35.2 37.2 46.1 45.1 31.7 34.4 14.3 15.3 40.6 40.9 42.9 42.3 16.8 17.9
Marijuana 28.6 29.2 35.3 34.8 26.4 27.2 12.1 12.8 32.8 32.8 34.3 33.7 14.0 14.7
Cocaine 4.0 3.8 6.5 6.4 3.1 2.9 1.1 1.1 4.9 4.9 5.2 4.8 1.4 1.4
Crack 1.0 1.0 2.6 1.6 0.5 0.8 0.2 0.1 1.6 1.0 2.1 1.3 0.2 0.2
Heroin 0.9 1.3 2.2 2.1 0.4 1.1 0.2 0.0 1.3 1.0 1.5 1.2 0.2 0.2
Hallucinogens 3.5 4.9 4.5 7.0 3.1 4.1 1.0 1.2 4.3 5.8 4.4 5.7 1.2 1.6
LSD 1.1 1.4 1.4 2.6 1.1 1.0 0.3 0.3 1.7 2.5 1.3 2.4 0.4 0.4
PCP 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 * * 0.0 * * 0.0 0.0
Ecstasy 1.5 1.7 2.0 3.4 1.4 1.1 0.4 0.5 1.8 2.8 1.8 2.8 0.5 0.6
Inhalants 0.9 1.3 1.1 2.2 0.8 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.9 1.0 1.9 0.3 0.4
Methamphetamine 2.4 3.4 4.7 6.3 1.7 2.4 0.4 0.4 2.9 4.6 3.8 5.3 0.6 0.7
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 13.2 13.6 20.2 17.8 10.8 12.2 3.4 3.5 16.0 14.3 17.2 16.0 4.5 4.9
Pain Relievers 8.4 8.0 13.3 11.6 6.8 6.7 2.2 2.2 10.5 8.5 11.4 9.8 2.9 2.9
Stimulants 3.1 3.3 5.0 5.2 2.5 2.6 0.7 1.0 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.2 1.0 1.3
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 5.8 6.9 10.0 9.8 4.4 5.9 0.9 1.0 7.3 7.9 8.3 9.5 1.5 1.7
Tranquilizers 5.2 6.0 9.5 8.7 3.8 5.1 0.8 0.9 6.8 7.1 7.8 8.6 1.2 1.5
Sedatives 1.1 1.6 1.7 2.9 0.9 1.1 0.2 0.2 1.3 2.0 1.5 2.5 0.3 0.3
Benzodiazepines 4.7 5.3 8.6 7.1 3.4 4.7 0.7 0.7 6.4 6.5 7.3 7.7 1.1 1.3
Opioids 8.7 8.3 13.9 12.2 7.0 7.0 2.3 2.2 10.8 8.6 11.8 10.0 3.1 3.0
Central Nervous System Stimulants 7.6 8.0 12.6 13.4 5.9 6.2 1.9 2.1 9.3 9.9 10.1 10.5 2.5 2.8
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 17.5 19.2 26.5 26.5 14.5 16.6 5.0 5.0 21.1 21.1 22.7 22.7 6.4 6.8
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 55.8 54.9 54.8 52.0 56.1 55.9 54.8 54.5 55.9 53.3 53.0 52.1 55.0 54.9
Binge Alcohol Use5 29.1 26.6 30.5 28.0 28.7 26.2 23.4 22.0 29.7 26.5 27.4 26.7 24.1 22.7
Heavy Alcohol Use 8.4 8.3 9.3 9.3 8.1 7.9 5.4 6.3 9.0 8.7 7.7 8.9 5.8 6.5
Cigarette Use 28.2 24.4 34.7 28.8 26.1 22.9 15.8 14.7 29.5 24.9 31.3 25.2 17.3 15.9
Daily Cigarette Use 18.0 15.8 22.3 18.9 16.6 14.7 9.8 9.5 19.7 16.2 21.1 16.3 10.7 10.3
* = 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 8.45A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 10,401 10,943 3,400 3,547 7,001 7,395 15,692 16,290 4,101 4,259 2,871 3,121 21,773 22,811
Marijuana 8,513 9,176 2,724 2,927 5,789 6,249 13,504 13,862 3,348 3,559 2,319 2,592 18,488 19,316
Cocaine 1,444 1,204 559 493 886 711 1,418 1,717 594 565 423 361 2,256 2,350
Crack 269 255 171 118 98 136 74 101 138 104 131 97 205 251
Heroin 318 377 214 195 103 182 156 63 161 116 141 93 304 323
Hallucinogens 1,339 1,781 438 709 901 1,072 1,403 1,830 560 806 382 583 2,156 2,779
LSD 471 567 135 281 336 286 419 482 234 354 124 262 639 680
PCP 5 8 1 7 5 1 13 * 1 7 * * 18 *
Ecstasy 632 686 195 371 436 315 630 879 254 435 163 309 994 1,128
Inhalants 292 451 109 203 183 248 331 606 135 251 99 206 481 790
Methamphetamine 809 893 437 385 373 509 453 461 354 408 321 303 895 916
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 3,897 3,902 1,458 1,427 2,439 2,475 3,704 3,728 1,626 1,612 1,154 1,253 5,920 6,008
Pain Relievers 2,470 2,288 953 955 1,517 1,333 2,327 2,034 1,030 930 732 754 3,735 3,392
Stimulants 1,138 1,280 465 463 673 816 1,109 1,395 517 562 366 404 1,712 2,105
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 1,661 1,940 688 751 973 1,190 921 1,242 733 893 522 734 1,831 2,288
Tranquilizers 1,521 1,738 635 660 885 1,078 821 1,124 671 810 467 658 1,653 2,051
Sedatives 280 340 129 188 151 152 144 191 147 161 99 152 273 369
Benzodiazepines 1,401 1,608 579 588 823 1,021 768 946 635 757 455 615 1,516 1,795
Opioids 2,573 2,416 1,019 1,021 1,553 1,394 2,398 2,061 1,066 954 768 778 3,869 3,522
Central Nervous System Stimulants 2,699 2,584 1,106 1,012 1,593 1,572 2,497 2,963 1,132 1,129 838 785 4,026 4,375
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 5,416 5,475 1,983 2,010 3,433 3,464 5,609 5,912 2,197 2,285 1,584 1,694 8,747 9,049
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 16,174 15,839 4,278 4,081 11,896 11,758 46,166 44,813 5,611 5,377 3,723 3,750 56,256 54,946
Binge Alcohol Use5 9,051 8,172 2,393 2,147 6,658 6,025 24,362 22,528 3,053 2,834 1,985 1,953 30,131 27,714
Heavy Alcohol Use 2,530 2,594 745 820 1,785 1,774 5,286 5,656 902 1,084 595 788 6,873 7,102
Cigarette Use 7,686 6,854 2,547 2,376 5,139 4,478 14,942 13,918 2,864 2,693 2,095 1,820 19,430 17,919
Daily Cigarette Use 4,641 4,414 1,537 1,525 3,103 2,888 8,465 8,122 1,848 1,704 1,367 1,102 11,078 10,753
* = 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 8.45B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 41.1 42.6 49.7 50.8 38.0 39.6 20.6 21.5 46.0 46.5 47.1 47.9 23.8 24.9
Marijuana 33.7 35.7 39.8 41.9 31.4 33.4 17.8 18.3 37.6 38.8 38.0 39.8 20.2 21.1
Cocaine 5.7 4.7 8.2 7.1 4.8 3.8 1.9 2.3 6.7 6.2 6.9 5.5 2.5 2.6
Crack 1.1 1.0 2.5 1.7 0.5 0.7 0.1 0.1 1.5 1.1 2.2 1.5 0.2 0.3
Heroin 1.3 1.5 3.1 2.8 0.6 1.0 0.2 0.1 1.8 1.3 2.3 1.4 0.3 0.4
Hallucinogens 5.3 6.9 6.4 10.2 4.9 5.7 1.8 2.4 6.3 8.8 6.3 9.0 2.4 3.0
LSD 1.9 2.2 2.0 4.0 1.8 1.5 0.6 0.6 2.6 3.9 2.0 4.0 0.7 0.7
PCP 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 * 0.0 0.1 * * 0.0 *
Ecstasy 2.5 2.7 2.8 5.3 2.4 1.7 0.8 1.2 2.8 4.7 2.7 4.8 1.1 1.2
Inhalants 1.2 1.8 1.6 2.9 1.0 1.3 0.4 0.8 1.5 2.7 1.6 3.2 0.5 0.9
Methamphetamine 3.2 3.5 6.4 5.5 2.0 2.7 0.6 0.6 4.0 4.5 5.3 4.7 1.0 1.0
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 15.4 15.2 21.3 20.4 13.2 13.2 4.9 4.9 18.2 17.6 18.9 19.3 6.5 6.6
Pain Relievers 9.8 8.9 13.9 13.7 8.2 7.1 3.1 2.7 11.6 10.1 12.0 11.6 4.1 3.7
Stimulants 4.5 5.0 6.8 6.6 3.7 4.4 1.5 1.8 5.8 6.1 6.0 6.2 1.9 2.3
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 6.6 7.6 10.0 10.8 5.3 6.4 1.2 1.6 8.2 9.7 8.6 11.3 2.0 2.5
Tranquilizers 6.0 6.8 9.3 9.5 4.8 5.8 1.1 1.5 7.5 8.8 7.7 10.1 1.8 2.2
Sedatives 1.1 1.3 1.9 2.7 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.3 1.6 1.8 1.6 2.3 0.3 0.4
Benzodiazepines 5.5 6.3 8.4 8.4 4.5 5.5 1.0 1.2 7.1 8.3 7.5 9.4 1.7 2.0
Opioids 10.2 9.4 14.9 14.6 8.4 7.5 3.2 2.7 12.0 10.4 12.6 12.0 4.2 3.8
Central Nervous System Stimulants 10.7 10.1 16.1 14.5 8.6 8.4 3.3 3.9 12.7 12.3 13.7 12.1 4.4 4.8
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 21.4 21.3 29.0 28.8 18.6 18.5 7.4 7.8 24.6 24.9 26.0 26.0 9.6 9.9
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 64.0 61.7 62.5 58.5 64.5 62.9 60.7 59.1 62.9 58.7 61.0 57.6 61.6 59.9
Binge Alcohol Use5 35.8 31.8 34.9 30.8 36.1 32.2 32.1 29.7 34.2 30.9 32.5 30.0 33.0 30.2
Heavy Alcohol Use 10.0 10.1 10.9 11.8 9.7 9.5 7.0 7.5 10.1 11.8 9.8 12.1 7.5 7.7
Cigarette Use 30.4 26.7 37.2 34.0 27.9 24.0 19.7 18.3 32.1 29.4 34.3 28.0 21.3 19.5
Daily Cigarette Use 18.4 17.2 22.5 21.9 16.8 15.5 11.1 10.7 20.7 18.6 22.4 16.9 12.1 11.7
* = 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 8.46A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 4,240 4,900 1,314 1,391 2,926 3,509 9,399 10,570 1,704 2,031 1,288 1,474 11,789 13,159
Marijuana 3,362 3,259 887 879 2,475 2,381 7,628 8,598 1,348 1,478 1,006 1,065 9,572 10,175
Cocaine 205 428 110 205 95 223 515 190 103 195 79 165 617 412
Crack 161 185 96 * 65 129 202 28 95 56 71 * 268 157
Heroin 41 191 15 * 26 151 144 22 23 * 6 * 161 174
Hallucinogens 110 297 26 61 83 235 294 262 59 92 46 * 336 466
LSD 3 50 3 6 * 43 96 24 3 29 3 * 96 45
PCP * 18 * * * 18 * * * * * * * 22
Ecstasy 8 21 8 * * 21 37 16 8 * 8 * 37 38
Inhalants 71 87 * 42 71 45 128 56 * 42 * * 172 100
Methamphetamine 195 561 48 * 147 252 225 269 58 298 48 * 353 494
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 1,572 1,910 610 522 962 1,388 2,201 2,490 662 581 520 488 3,036 3,759
Pain Relievers 1,034 1,108 403 317 630 792 1,573 1,786 473 370 374 310 2,115 2,477
Stimulants 163 125 50 105 113 19 138 403 74 54 46 54 227 473
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 739 1,013 333 325 406 688 729 526 311 328 286 294 1,101 1,199
Tranquilizers 632 829 331 295 300 534 543 425 309 289 286 279 808 952
Sedatives 174 338 44 131 130 207 243 128 44 139 42 115 373 315
Benzodiazepines 544 655 297 191 248 464 481 326 275 237 251 227 694 732
Opioids 1,057 1,137 405 317 652 820 1,695 1,808 483 370 374 310 2,250 2,528
Central Nervous System Stimulants 452 840 182 457 269 382 785 810 199 397 147 354 1,027 1,215
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 1,853 2,695 726 890 1,127 1,805 3,057 2,931 821 962 623 768 3,996 4,565
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 7,012 7,568 1,317 1,608 5,694 5,960 49,707 51,044 2,396 2,815 1,426 1,912 53,634 55,412
Binge Alcohol Use5 3,052 3,175 721 911 2,330 2,263 16,609 16,081 1,196 1,240 672 945 18,120 17,903
Heavy Alcohol Use 962 937 203 202 759 735 4,213 5,333 385 255 154 177 4,711 5,985
Cigarette Use 4,042 3,547 995 774 3,047 2,773 12,726 11,986 1,352 1,137 941 916 15,165 14,051
Daily Cigarette Use 2,849 2,315 736 539 2,113 1,776 8,669 8,603 971 784 680 669 10,379 9,941
* = 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 8.46B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance 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 26.0 28.9 39.0 35.1 22.7 27.0 9.5 10.6 31.6 32.8 35.7 33.8 10.9 12.0
Marijuana 20.6 19.2 26.3 22.2 19.2 18.3 7.7 8.6 25.0 23.8 27.9 24.5 8.8 9.3
Cocaine 1.3 2.5 3.3 5.2 0.7 1.7 0.5 0.2 1.9 3.1 2.2 3.8 0.6 0.4
Crack 1.0 1.1 2.9 * 0.5 1.0 0.2 0.0 1.8 0.9 2.0 * 0.2 0.1
Heroin 0.2 1.1 0.4 * 0.2 1.2 0.1 0.0 0.4 * 0.2 * 0.1 0.2
Hallucinogens 0.7 1.8 0.8 1.5 0.6 1.8 0.3 0.3 1.1 1.5 1.3 * 0.3 0.4
LSD 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.2 * 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.1 * 0.1 0.0
PCP * 0.1 * * * 0.1 * * * * * * * 0.0
Ecstasy 0.0 0.1 0.2 * * 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 * 0.2 * 0.0 0.0
Inhalants 0.4 0.5 * 1.0 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.1 * 0.7 * * 0.2 0.1
Methamphetamine 1.2 3.3 1.4 * 1.1 1.9 0.2 0.3 1.1 4.8 1.3 * 0.3 0.5
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 9.7 11.3 18.1 13.2 7.4 10.7 2.2 2.5 12.3 9.4 14.4 11.2 2.8 3.4
Pain Relievers 6.3 6.5 12.0 8.0 4.9 6.1 1.6 1.8 8.8 6.0 10.4 7.1 1.9 2.3
Stimulants 1.0 0.7 1.5 2.7 0.9 0.2 0.1 0.4 1.4 0.9 1.3 1.2 0.2 0.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 4.5 6.0 9.9 8.2 3.1 5.3 0.7 0.5 5.8 5.3 7.9 6.7 1.0 1.1
Tranquilizers 3.9 4.9 9.8 7.4 2.3 4.1 0.5 0.4 5.7 4.7 7.9 6.4 0.7 0.9
Sedatives 1.1 2.0 1.3 3.3 1.0 1.6 0.2 0.1 0.8 2.2 1.2 2.7 0.3 0.3
Benzodiazepines 3.3 3.9 8.8 4.8 1.9 3.6 0.5 0.3 5.1 3.8 7.0 5.2 0.6 0.7
Opioids 6.5 6.7 12.0 8.0 5.0 6.3 1.7 1.8 8.9 6.0 10.4 7.1 2.1 2.3
Central Nervous System Stimulants 2.8 5.0 5.4 11.5 2.1 2.9 0.8 0.8 3.7 6.4 4.1 8.1 0.9 1.1
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 11.4 15.9 21.5 22.5 8.7 13.9 3.1 2.9 15.2 15.5 17.3 17.6 3.7 4.2
PAST MONTH USE                            
Alcohol 43.1 44.7 39.1 40.6 44.1 45.9 50.2 51.1 44.4 45.4 39.6 43.9 49.4 50.7
Binge Alcohol Use5 18.7 18.7 21.4 23.0 18.0 17.4 16.8 16.1 22.2 20.0 18.6 21.7 16.7 16.4
Heavy Alcohol Use 5.9 5.5 6.0 5.1 5.9 5.7 4.3 5.3 7.1 4.1 4.3 4.1 4.3 5.5
Cigarette Use 24.8 20.9 29.5 19.5 23.6 21.4 12.9 12.0 25.1 18.3 26.1 21.0 14.0 12.8
Daily Cigarette Use 17.5 13.7 21.8 13.6 16.4 13.7 8.8 8.6 18.0 12.7 18.9 15.4 9.6 9.1
* = 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 8.47A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 51,495 52,859 13,115 14,200 38,379 38,659 198,822 199,070 19,357 20,976 13,112 14,845 227,964 228,453
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 9,337 nc 3,438 nc 5,898 nc 7,161 nc 4,355 nc 3,282 nc 11,965
Marijuana nc 6,752 nc 2,321 nc 4,431 nc 5,820 nc 3,233 nc 2,307 nc 9,266
Cocaine nc 899 nc 393 nc 506 nc 387 nc 483 nc 298 nc 801
Heroin nc 456 nc 149 nc 306 nc 108 nc 94 nc 68 nc 468
Hallucinogens nc 248 nc 109 nc 139 nc 61 nc 166 nc 115 nc 142
Inhalants nc 62 nc 45 nc 17 nc 69 nc 53 nc 41 nc 77
Methamphetamine nc 970 nc 416 nc 554 nc 419 nc 443 nc 385 nc 890
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 2,374 nc 1,101 nc 1,273 nc 859 nc 1,194 nc 1,017 nc 1,991
Pain Relievers nc 1,458 nc 688 nc 770 nc 634 nc 703 nc 609 nc 1,342
Stimulants nc 512 nc 209 nc 303 nc 186 nc 237 nc 215 nc 460
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 904 nc 471 nc 432 nc 186 nc 574 nc 509 nc 516
Tranquilizers nc 738 nc 438 nc 299 nc 166 nc 515 nc 475 nc 389
Sedatives nc 268 nc 129 nc 140 nc 52 nc 160 nc 134 nc 160
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 1,716 nc 771 nc 945 nc 694 nc 757 nc 640 nc 1,605
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 2,071 nc 845 nc 1,226 nc 924 nc 985 nc 742 nc 1,951
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 3,870 nc 1,744 nc 2,127 nc 1,725 nc 1,918 nc 1,510 nc 3,571
ALCOHOL nc 11,496 nc 3,686 nc 7,810 nc 16,047 nc 5,100 nc 3,785 nc 22,077
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 3,848 nc 1,463 nc 2,384 nc 2,270 nc 2,025 nc 1,543 nc 4,028
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 16,985 nc 5,661 nc 11,324 nc 20,938 nc 7,429 nc 5,524 nc 30,014
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 5,489 nc 1,975 nc 3,514 nc 4,891 nc 2,330 nc 1,739 nc 7,937
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 7,648 nc 2,222 nc 5,426 nc 13,777 nc 3,075 nc 2,242 nc 18,049
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 35,874 nc 8,540 nc 27,334 nc 178,133 nc 13,546 nc 9,321 nc 198,439
* = 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 8.47B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 17.7 nc 24.2 nc 15.3 nc 3.6 nc 20.8 nc 22.1 nc 5.2
Marijuana nc 12.8 nc 16.3 nc 11.5 nc 2.9 nc 15.4 nc 15.5 nc 4.1
Cocaine nc 1.7 nc 2.8 nc 1.3 nc 0.2 nc 2.3 nc 2.0 nc 0.4
Heroin nc 0.9 nc 1.1 nc 0.8 nc 0.1 nc 0.4 nc 0.5 nc 0.2
Hallucinogens nc 0.5 nc 0.8 nc 0.4 nc 0.0 nc 0.8 nc 0.8 nc 0.1
Inhalants nc 0.1 nc 0.3 nc 0.0 nc 0.0 nc 0.3 nc 0.3 nc 0.0
Methamphetamine nc 1.8 nc 2.9 nc 1.4 nc 0.2 nc 2.1 nc 2.6 nc 0.4
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 4.5 nc 7.8 nc 3.3 nc 0.4 nc 5.7 nc 6.9 nc 0.9
Pain Relievers nc 2.8 nc 4.8 nc 2.0 nc 0.3 nc 3.3 nc 4.1 nc 0.6
Stimulants nc 1.0 nc 1.5 nc 0.8 nc 0.1 nc 1.1 nc 1.4 nc 0.2
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 1.7 nc 3.3 nc 1.1 nc 0.1 nc 2.7 nc 3.4 nc 0.2
Tranquilizers nc 1.4 nc 3.1 nc 0.8 nc 0.1 nc 2.5 nc 3.2 nc 0.2
Sedatives nc 0.5 nc 0.9 nc 0.4 nc 0.0 nc 0.8 nc 0.9 nc 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 3.2 nc 5.4 nc 2.4 nc 0.3 nc 3.6 nc 4.3 nc 0.7
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 3.9 nc 6.0 nc 3.2 nc 0.5 nc 4.7 nc 5.0 nc 0.9
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 7.3 nc 12.3 nc 5.5 nc 0.9 nc 9.1 nc 10.2 nc 1.6
ALCOHOL nc 21.7 nc 26.0 nc 20.2 nc 8.1 nc 24.3 nc 25.5 nc 9.7
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 7.3 nc 10.3 nc 6.2 nc 1.1 nc 9.7 nc 10.4 nc 1.8
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 32.1 nc 39.9 nc 29.3 nc 10.5 nc 35.4 nc 37.2 nc 13.1
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 10.4 nc 13.9 nc 9.1 nc 2.5 nc 11.1 nc 11.7 nc 3.5
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 14.5 nc 15.7 nc 14.0 nc 6.9 nc 14.7 nc 15.1 nc 7.9
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 67.9 nc 60.1 nc 70.7 nc 89.5 nc 64.6 nc 62.8 nc 86.9
* = 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 8.48A – (REVISED) 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 9,930 10,238 2,899 3,258 7,031 6,980 23,803 23,259 5,045 5,610 3,407 3,978 28,142 27,404
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 2,527 nc 1,028 nc 1,499 nc 2,241 nc 1,553 nc 1,140 nc 3,168
Marijuana nc 2,297 nc 951 nc 1,346 nc 2,129 nc 1,419 nc 1,020 nc 2,960
Cocaine nc 209 nc 86 nc 123 nc 32 nc 146 nc 96 nc 94
Heroin nc 19 nc 12 nc 7 nc 20 nc 15 nc 12 nc 23
Hallucinogens nc 88 nc 49 nc 39 nc 46 nc 71 nc 54 nc 62
Inhalants nc 47 nc 39 nc 8 nc * nc 47 nc 35 nc *
Methamphetamine nc 77 nc 46 nc 31 nc 25 nc 63 nc 63 nc 39
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 370 nc 131 nc 238 nc 140 nc 240 nc 191 nc 270
Pain Relievers nc 188 nc 67 nc 121 nc 76 nc 132 nc 116 nc 132
Stimulants nc 91 nc 18 nc 74 nc 42 nc 35 nc 34 nc 99
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 204 nc 72 nc 132 nc 34 nc 150 nc 116 nc 88
Tranquilizers nc 176 nc 67 nc 108 nc 22 nc 124 nc 93 nc 74
Sedatives nc 39 nc 15 nc 24 nc 12 nc 36 nc 34 nc 14
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 201 nc 76 nc 125 nc 79 nc 140 nc 124 nc 139
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 338 nc 126 nc 212 nc 91 nc 214 nc 163 nc 214
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 588 nc 240 nc 347 nc 235 nc 412 nc 319 nc 409
ALCOHOL nc 2,731 nc 998 nc 1,733 nc 2,432 nc 1,683 nc 1,220 nc 3,390
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 1,186 nc 486 nc 700 nc 706 nc 797 nc 539 nc 1,059
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 4,071 nc 1,539 nc 2,532 nc 3,967 nc 2,439 nc 1,820 nc 5,499
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 1,340 nc 541 nc 799 nc 1,535 nc 756 nc 600 nc 2,110
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 1,544 nc 512 nc 1,032 nc 1,726 nc 886 nc 681 nc 2,331
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 6,167 nc 1,719 nc 4,448 nc 19,292 nc 3,170 nc 2,158 nc 21,904
* = 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 8.48B – (REVISED) 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 24.7 nc 31.5 nc 21.5 nc 9.6 nc 27.7 nc 28.6 nc 11.6
Marijuana nc 22.4 nc 29.2 nc 19.3 nc 9.2 nc 25.3 nc 25.6 nc 10.8
Cocaine nc 2.0 nc 2.6 nc 1.8 nc 0.1 nc 2.6 nc 2.4 nc 0.3
Heroin nc 0.2 nc 0.4 nc 0.1 nc 0.1 nc 0.3 nc 0.3 nc 0.1
Hallucinogens nc 0.9 nc 1.5 nc 0.6 nc 0.2 nc 1.3 nc 1.4 nc 0.2
Inhalants nc 0.5 nc 1.2 nc 0.1 nc * nc 0.8 nc 0.9 nc *
Methamphetamine nc 0.8 nc 1.4 nc 0.4 nc 0.1 nc 1.1 nc 1.6 nc 0.1
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 3.6 nc 4.0 nc 3.4 nc 0.6 nc 4.3 nc 4.8 nc 1.0
Pain Relievers nc 1.8 nc 2.1 nc 1.7 nc 0.3 nc 2.3 nc 2.9 nc 0.5
Stimulants nc 0.9 nc 0.5 nc 1.1 nc 0.2 nc 0.6 nc 0.8 nc 0.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 2.0 nc 2.2 nc 1.9 nc 0.1 nc 2.7 nc 2.9 nc 0.3
Tranquilizers nc 1.7 nc 2.1 nc 1.5 nc 0.1 nc 2.2 nc 2.3 nc 0.3
Sedatives nc 0.4 nc 0.5 nc 0.3 nc 0.0 nc 0.6 nc 0.9 nc 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 2.0 nc 2.3 nc 1.8 nc 0.3 nc 2.5 nc 3.1 nc 0.5
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 3.3 nc 3.9 nc 3.0 nc 0.4 nc 3.8 nc 4.1 nc 0.8
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 5.7 nc 7.4 nc 5.0 nc 1.0 nc 7.3 nc 8.0 nc 1.5
ALCOHOL nc 26.7 nc 30.6 nc 24.8 nc 10.5 nc 30.0 nc 30.7 nc 12.4
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 11.6 nc 14.9 nc 10.0 nc 3.0 nc 14.2 nc 13.6 nc 3.9
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 39.8 nc 47.3 nc 36.3 nc 17.1 nc 43.5 nc 45.8 nc 20.1
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 13.1 nc 16.6 nc 11.4 nc 6.6 nc 13.5 nc 15.1 nc 7.7
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 15.1 nc 15.7 nc 14.8 nc 7.4 nc 15.8 nc 17.1 nc 8.5
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 60.2 nc 52.7 nc 63.7 nc 82.9 nc 56.5 nc 54.2 nc 79.9
* = 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 8.49A – (REVISED) Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: 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, Numbers in Thousands, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 41,565 42,621 10,216 10,942 31,349 31,679 175,019 175,812 14,312 15,366 9,705 10,867 199,821 201,049
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 6,810 nc 2,411 nc 4,399 nc 4,920 nc 2,802 nc 2,142 nc 8,796
Marijuana nc 4,455 nc 1,370 nc 3,085 nc 3,691 nc 1,813 nc 1,287 nc 6,305
Cocaine nc 690 nc 307 nc 383 nc 355 nc 337 nc 201 nc 706
Heroin nc 437 nc 137 nc 300 nc 88 nc 79 nc 56 nc 445
Hallucinogens nc 160 nc 60 nc 100 nc 15 nc 96 nc 61 nc 80
Inhalants nc 15 nc 6 nc 9 nc 68 nc 6 nc 6 nc 77
Methamphetamine nc 893 nc 369 nc 524 nc 394 nc 380 nc 322 nc 851
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nc 2,004 nc 969 nc 1,035 nc 719 nc 954 nc 826 nc 1,721
Pain Relievers nc 1,269 nc 620 nc 649 nc 558 nc 571 nc 493 nc 1,209
Stimulants nc 420 nc 191 nc 229 nc 143 nc 202 nc 181 nc 361
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nc 699 nc 399 nc 300 nc 153 nc 424 nc 392 nc 428
Tranquilizers nc 562 nc 371 nc 191 nc 144 nc 391 nc 383 nc 315
Sedatives nc 229 nc 114 nc 116 nc 40 nc 124 nc 100 nc 145
Benzodiazepines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Opioids nc 1,515 nc 695 nc 820 nc 615 nc 616 nc 516 nc 1,466
Central Nervous System Stimulants nc 1,733 nc 720 nc 1,014 nc 833 nc 770 nc 579 nc 1,737
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana4 nc 3,283 nc 1,503 nc 1,780 nc 1,490 nc 1,505 nc 1,191 nc 3,162
ALCOHOL nc 8,765 nc 2,688 nc 6,078 nc 13,615 nc 3,416 nc 2,565 nc 18,687
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL nc 2,661 nc 977 nc 1,684 nc 1,564 nc 1,228 nc 1,004 nc 2,969
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL nc 12,914 nc 4,121 nc 8,793 nc 16,971 nc 4,990 nc 3,704 nc 24,514
ILLICIT DRUGS ONLY nc 4,149 nc 1,434 nc 2,715 nc 3,356 nc 1,574 nc 1,139 nc 5,827
ALCOHOL ONLY nc 6,104 nc 1,710 nc 4,394 nc 12,052 nc 2,188 nc 1,561 nc 15,718
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER nc 29,707 nc 6,821 nc 22,886 nc 158,840 nc 10,376 nc 7,163 nc 176,535
* = 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 8.49B – (REVISED) Substance Use Disorder Status and Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: 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, Percentages, 2019 and 2020
Substance Use
Disorder Status
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 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
ILLICIT DRUGS nc 16.0 nc 22.0 nc 13.9 nc 2.8 nc 18.2 nc 19.7 nc 4.4
Marijuana nc 10.5 nc 12.5 nc 9.7 nc 2.1 nc 11.8 nc 11.8 nc 3.1
Cocaine nc 1.6 nc 2.8 nc 1.2 nc 0.2 nc 2.2 nc 1.9 nc 0.4
Heroin nc 1.0 nc 1.3 nc 0.9 nc 0.1 nc 0.5 nc 0.5 nc 0.2
Hallucinogens nc 0.4 nc 0.5 nc 0.3 nc 0.0 nc 0.6 nc 0.6 nc 0.0
Inhalants nc 0.0 nc 0.1 nc 0.0 nc 0.0 nc 0.0 nc 0.1 nc 0.0
Methamphetamine nc 2.1 nc 3.4 nc 1.7 nc 0.2 nc 2.5 nc 3.0 nc