Available now: 2025 State of Mental Health in America

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America Report is here!

Released today, Mental Health America is pleased to share our 2025 State of Mental Health in America Report, which highlights the latest national data and state-level rankings on mental health and well-being in the U.S. 

Each year, Mental Health America uses the most recent publicly available federal data to rank all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In this year's report, New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey ranked highest in the nation for mental health – reflecting lower rates of mental illness and higher access to care – while Nevada, Arizona and Alabama ranked lowest.

Key findings from the 2025 report

• Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults continue to experience mental illnesses annually.
• The prevalence of mental health concerns among adults in the U.S. remained stable from 2021 to 2024, but these rates are still unacceptably high.
• Access remains a major barrier to care in the U.S.
• Mental health among youth (ages 12-17) in the U.S. improved significantly from 2023 to 2024. Continued support is needed to sustain these trends.

These findings offer critical insights to drive policy, improve care, and support people living with mental health conditions across the country. 

Youth spotlight on mental health advocacy

This year's report is published in tandem with a youth spotlight on mental health advocacy, created by MHA's Young Leaders Council. This supplemental report shows how young people are already turning awareness into action and provides strategies and inspiration for others to follow.
 

Where did your state rank?

Explore the full report.