At Phoenix LLC, we believe that awareness is the first step toward hope and healing. Mental health disorders and substance use challenges affect millions of people—more than many realize. Here are some important facts to know:

General Mental Health Statistics

• 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health disorder each year.
• 1 in 20 adults lives with a serious mental illness that significantly interferes with major life activities.

Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

• About 1 in 12 adults (over 19 million) had a substance use disorder in the past year.
• Nearly 50% of those individuals also had a co-occurring mental illness.

Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders

• 19% of adults are affected by an anxiety disorder, including:
  • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
  • Specific phobias
• Around 8.3% of adults had at least one major depressive episode in the last year.
• 2.8% of adults are affected by **bipolar disorder.

Severe Mental Illness

• About 1.1% of U.S. adults live with schizophrenia.

Youth Mental Health

• Nearly 1 in 6 youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
• Many youth live with multiple or overlapping mental health conditions.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone—and help is available. Phoenix LLC is here to support you with compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.