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Adults that have taken medication for mental health in the United States as of 2018

Percentage of U.S. adults that had ever received treatment for a mental health condition and taken medication for a mental health condition as of 2018

The data displays the percentage of U.S. adults that have received treatment for a mental health condition and had taken prescription medication for their mental health as of April 2018. According to the results, 54% of respondents who had received treatment for a mental health issue were currently taking medication for their mental health.

Yes, I am currently taking prescription medicine	54
Yes, I have in the past, but no longer do	34
No, I never have	11
Prefer not to say	1

Adults that have taken medication for mental health in the United States as of 2018

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