The data displays the number of U.S. adults with a major depressive episode within the preceding 12 months who received treatment, by type of professional. As of 2016, a total of 9.67 million adult Americans received treatment from some kind of professional.
Total | 9670 |
General practitioner or family doctor | 5517 |
Psychiatrist or psychotherapist | 3444 |
Psychologist | 2764 |
Counselor | 2580 |
Religious or spiritual advisor | 1448 |
Other medical doctor | 860 |
Social worker | 1094 |
Other mental health professional | 741 |
Nurse, occupational therapist, or other health professional | 702 |
Herbalist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, or massage therapist | 573 |
Other | 56 |