U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase the proportion of adults with depression who get treatment — MHMD‑05

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Most Recent Data:
70.2 percent (2023)

Target:
65.6 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
60.8 percent of adults aged 18 years and over with MDEs received treatment in the past 12 months, as reported in 2021 2

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Increase the proportion of adults with major depressive episodes (MDEs) who receive treatment

Target-Setting Method
Percentage point improvement

Data Source:  National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), SAMHSA

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Summary

Depression is a common problem among U.S. adults. Medication and different types of talk therapy are effective at treating depression. And treatment plans that connect primary care providers, patients, and mental health specialists can help adults get the care they need.

Topics:  Mental Health and Mental Disorders, Health Care

Workgroup: Mental Health and Mental Disorders Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.