Mental Illness by Country
Mental illness is a broad term that encompasses a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. While mental illness is found in all countries, some countries have higher rates of mental illness than others.
United States
The United States has the highest rate of mental illness in the world, with approximately 25% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in the United States, followed by mood disorders and substance use disorders.
China
China has the second-highest rate of mental illness in the world, with approximately 20% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Mood disorders are the most common type of mental illness in China, followed by anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
Japan
Japan has the third-highest rate of mental illness in the world, with approximately 15% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in Japan, followed by mood disorders and substance use disorders.
India
India has the fourth-highest rate of mental illness in the world, with approximately 12% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Depressive disorders are the most common type of mental illness in India, followed by anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has the fifth-highest rate of mental illness in the world, with approximately 10% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in the United Kingdom, followed by mood disorders and substance use disorders.