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Eating Disorders
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Suicide
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Agoraphobia
Anorexia Nervosa
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Major Depression
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Panic Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
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## Statistics Topics
- [Mental Illness](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness)
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- [Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd)
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## All Statistics Topics: A-Z
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- [Anorexia Nervosa](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
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[Home](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/) \> [Mental Health Information](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health) \> Statistics
Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. The information on these pages includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illnesses among the U.S. population. In addition, information is provided about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.
Statistics Topics
- [Mental Illness](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness)
- [Any Anxiety Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder)
- [Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd)
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/bipolar-disorder)
- [Eating Disorders](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
- [Major Depression](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression)
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd)
- [Personality Disorders](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/personality-disorders)
- [Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd)
- [Schizophrenia](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/schizophrenia)
- [Suicide](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide)
## All Statistics Topics: A-Z
- [Agoraphobia](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/agoraphobia)
- [Anorexia Nervosa](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
- [Any Anxiety Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder)
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- [Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd)
- [Binge Eating Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/bipolar-disorder)
- [Borderline Personality Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/personality-disorders)
- [Bulimia Nervosa](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
- [Eating Disorders](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/eating-disorders)
- [Generalized Anxiety Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/generalized-anxiety-disorder)
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- [Mental Illness](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness)
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd)
- [Panic Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/panic-disorder)
- [Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/persistent-depressive-disorder-dysthymic-disorder)
- [Personality Disorders](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/personality-disorders)
- [Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd)
- [Prevalence](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/what-is-prevalence)
- [Schizophrenia](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/schizophrenia)
- [Serious Mental Illness](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness)
- [Social Anxiety Disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/social-anxiety-disorder)
- [Social Phobia](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/social-anxiety-disorder)
- [Specific Phobia](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/specific-phobia)
- [Suicide](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide) |
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