Youth Mental Health Fast Facts

ADHD

9.4% of children ages 2–17—that’s approximately 6.1 million kids—have been diagnosed with ADHD.

7.4% of children ages 3–17 (about 4.5 million) have a diagnosed behavioral disorder.

Anxiety

7.1% of children ages 3–17 (approximately 4.4 million) have been diagnosed with anxiety.
The rate of children “ever having been diagnosed with anxiety” rose from 5.5% in 2007 to 6.4% by 2012, showing a growing need for early support.
9.4% of children ages 2–17—that’s around 6.1 million—have been diagnosed with ADHD.
7.4% of children ages 3–17 (about 4.5 million) have a diagnosed behavioral disorder.

Depression

3.2% of children (ages 3–17)—about 1.9 million—have diagnosed depression.
1 in 5 teens (ages 12–17) has experienced a major depressive episode in the past year.
Only 40% of children with depression receive treatment.
Over 70% of depressed children also have anxiety, ADHD, or another condition.
Diagnosis of anxiety or depression in children rose from 5.4% in 2003 to 8.4% in 2012.

Supporting Kids from Toddlers to Teens (Ages 2–18)

Nearly 50% of children with a mental health condition go undiagnosed for up to 10 years after symptoms first appear.
Early recognition can make all the difference.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, this curated collection of articles, tools, and programs is here to help you support children's mental health from an early age.