Most of the estimates presented in this entry are produced by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and reported in their flagship Global Burden of Disease study. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating. For 2017 this study estimates that 792 million people lived with a mental health disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States.

Over 40 million adults in the U.S. ( 19.1% ) have an anxiety disorder. Find more facts about anxiety disorders. Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. with 19.1 million (13.3%) of the adult U.S. population (ages 18-54) affected.

Clinical anxiety affected around 10 percent of people in North America, Western Europe, and Australia/New Zealand compared to about 8 percent in the Middle East and 6 percent in Asia. In addition to the physical symptoms of social anxiety, the Mayo Clinic reports that there are 11 emotional and behavioral symptoms that can possibly accompany the disorder.

Mental health and behavioural problems (e.g. Despite having (successful) treatment options available, less than 1/3 of people struggling with anxiety seek help. Total number of people with an anxiety disorder, measured across all ages and both sexes. Depression Globally, an estimated 264 million people are affected by depression. It currently impacts over 18% of adults in the U.S, that’s over 40 million people! This is slightly more than one in ten people globally (10.7%) Figures attempt to provide a true estimate (going beyond reported diagnosis) of the number of people with anxiety disorders based on medical, epidemiological data, surveys and meta-regression modelling.

Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience isses with anxiety each year. Learn about anxiety and depression in children.

depression, anxiety and drug use) are reported to be the primary drivers of disability worldwide, causing over 40 million years of disability in 20 to 29-year-olds. The burden of mental disorders continues to grow with significant impacts on health and major social, human rights and economic consequences in all countries of the world. Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. Anxiety Statistics. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so we can show that no one is alone. 8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety: Symptoms, Statistics, and Efforts to Reduce the Stigma Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S., affecting close to 40 million adults, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 1 . The WHO reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide with specific phobia, major depressive disorder and social phobia being the most common anxiety disorders. Among children aged 2-8 years, boys were more likely than girls to have a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. In addition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 13 globally suffers from anxiety. 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety. Many of the symptoms hinge on the fear of being judged by others, Cohen said. Social anxiety disorder (formerly social phobia) is characterized by persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. Many family, community, and healthcare factors are related to children’s mental health. Although some fears and worries are typical in children, persistent or extreme forms of fear and sadness could be due to anxiety or depression. 1 More women are affected than men.