Data & Research on Mental Health Promotion

From the "Basic Facts about Mental Health" information sheet (SAMHSA):

About one in five adults (ages 18 and older) has a diagnosable mental disorder. (National Institute of Mental Health)
Mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. (U.S. Surgeon General’s Report)
Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, income, race, religion, or culture. Mental illnesses affect both males and females. (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Mental illnesses often appear for the first time during adolescence and young adulthood. While they can occur at any age, the young and the old are especially vulnerable. (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Four of the 10 leading causes of disability (lost years of productive life) in the United States and other developed countries are mental disorders, which include major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many persons suffer from more than one mental disorder at any given time. (National Institute of Mental Health)
With proper care and treatment, between 70 and 90 percent of persons with mental illnesses experience a significant reduction of symptoms and an improved quality of life. (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
More than two-thirds of Americans who have a mental illness live in the community and lead productive lives. (National Mental Health Association)

General Materials

Fast Facts About Children & Mental Health (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, 2005)
Mental Health Research Findings (Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, 2009)
Results from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, 2009)