U.S. Mental Health Treatment Market Worth $118 Billion

Demand for mental health services soared with the pandemic and 61 million Americans (more than one in five adults) now have some form of mental illness, with prevalence among adolescents rising sharply.

Aliver Aliver
Jan 19, 2026 - 11:55
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U.S. Mental Health Treatment Market Worth $118 Billion

Young man during therapy at psychologists office

Demand for mental health services soared with the pandemic and 61 million Americans (more than one in five adults) now have some form of mental illness, with prevalence among adolescents rising sharply.

This fragmented industry of outpatient and residential facilities has experienced increased demand, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, and is projected to continue expanding significantly in the coming years, driven by growing awareness, strong demand, favorable government support and the integration of telemedicine technology. Despite growth, challenges persist, including a shortage of mental health professionals and gaps in access to care. 

Things to know about this market:

The U.S. mental health “industry” or market is comprised of 24,696 mental health facilities that are operated by 14,554 companies. The industry employed 752,767 workers. The market was valued at $118 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase 6.9% per year to $159 billion by 2030. The use of teletherapy has surged, and mental health apps like Calm, Talkspace and BetterHelp created a $2 billion market segment. 61 million adults (23.4 %) experienced a mental illness in 2024. The industry has experienced increased demand, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, and is projected to continue expanding significantly in the coming years, driven by growing awareness and the integration of technology. Despite growth, challenges persist, including a shortage of mental health professionals and gaps in access to care. Growth will be faster for outpatient mental health facilities to 2030. Revenues of outpatient facilities were $38.2 billion in 2025, vs. $30.6 billion for Inpatient facilities.

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