The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #43776

Laurel Hourani, PhD¹, Peggy Ripley Barker, MPH², Joan Epstein, MS², Monique Clinton, PhD¹, Nathan West, MPH¹, and Weihua Shi, MS¹. (1) Research Triangle Institute, 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (2) SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

This report presents national estimates of the prevalence and characteristics of adults who needed and received mental health services in 2000. Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interview (ACASI) data were obtained from the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA). In 2000, an estimated 20 million Americans (10% of the population) 18 years old and older received prescription medication, inpatient, or outpatient treatment for mental health problems in the 12 months prior to the interview. The majority of these (42%) received prescription medication only, followed by those who received both medication and outpatient treatment (33%). An estimated 1.4 million adults were hospitalized for mental health problems. Types of mental health service received varied by individual characteristics. Differences in socio-demographic characteristics, past year substance use and perceived need for treatment are discussed relative to those receiving and not receiving mental health treatment or counseling.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe demographic characteristics of adults who received and needed mental health services in 2000. 2.

Keywords: Adult and Child Mental Health, Health Care Utilization

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Disclosure not received
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