The Latest Research Discoveries
Key Figures
43.6 million adults
In 2014, there were an estimated 43.6 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with any mental illness in the past year. This number represented 18.1% of all U.S. adults.
9.8 million adults
In 2014, there were an estimated 9.8 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with serious mental illness. This number represented 4.2% of all U.S. adults.
46% of children
More than 46% of children will experience any mental illness during their life.
$408+ million
Since 1987, The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded more than $408 million to fund more than 5,900 grants to more than 4,800 scientists around the world.
