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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase the proportion of adolescents with depression who get treatment — MHMD‑06

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Most Recent Data:
47.8 percent (2022)

Target:
44.9 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
40.0 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with MDEs received treatment in the past 12 months, as reported in 2021 2

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Increase the proportion of adolescents with major depressive episodes (MDEs) who receive treatment

Target-Setting Method
Percentage point improvement

Data Source:  National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), SAMHSA

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Summary

The earlier young people get treatment for depression, the more effective it can be. Early treatment can also help prevent more severe, long-term problems as children and adolescents get older. But many adolescents with depression don’t get treatment. Treatment plans that connect primary care providers, patients, and mental health specialists can help adolescents get the care they need.

Topics:  Mental Health and Mental Disorders, Adolescents , Health Care

Workgroup: Mental Health and Mental Disorders Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.