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Psychology

This guide is designed to assist students enrolled in general psychology courses find college-level resources required for their assignments.

Mental Health Statistics

National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)

Statistics

Provides currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illness among the U.S. population. In addition, information is provided about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Mental Health Data and Statistics

Provides links to a variety of public health data systems related to mental health.

FastStats

Quick stats, additional data, and trends on mental health issues in the United States.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Mental Health Services Survey (N-MHSS)

The National Mental Health Services Survey (N-MHSS) is a source of national- and state-level data on the mental health services delivery system reported by both publicly and privately operated specialty mental health treatment facilities.