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Number of U.S. adults with major depressive episode who received treatment 2016

Number of U.S. adults with a major depressive episode who received treatment in 2016, by type of professional (in thousands)

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