Today, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of those living with mental illness or a substance use disorder and to help reduce the stigma associated with them.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has developed evidence-based information about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Visit our Patients and Families page to learn more and check out APA’s new series of short explainer videos that accurately and concisely explain mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and others.