Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
18-34 years
43%
35-44 years
38%
45-64 years
29%
65+ years
35%
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The interviewees were asked the following questions:
"in your opinion, how large of an obstacle, if at all, is each of the following to getting help, treatment or counseling for a mental health
and/or substance use condition?"
The source provides the following information: "the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points." "Percentages reflect total large obstacle (somewhat + very large obstacle)"
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Share of U.S. adults who felt stigma was a barrier to mental treatment 2021, by age
A survey conducted in the U.S. about barriers to receiving treatment for mental health and/or substance use as of 2021, showed that especially young adults considered the stigma associated with seeking help or treatment as a somewhat large or very large obstacle. This graph shows how stigma is considered an obstacle when seeking help or treatment for mental health and/or substance use in the United States as of 2021, by age group.
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Bipartisan Policy Center. (May 2, 2021). Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/
Bipartisan Policy Center. "Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group." Chart. May 2, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/
Bipartisan Policy Center. (2021). Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/
Bipartisan Policy Center. "Share of U.S. Adults Who Felt The Stigma Associated with Seeking Treatment for Mental Health And/or Substance Use Was a Barrier to Receiving Treatment as of 2021, by Age Group." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 2 May 2021, /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/
Bipartisan Policy Center, Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Share of U.S. adults who felt the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use was a barrier to receiving treatment as of 2021, by age group [Graph], Bipartisan Policy Center, May 2, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1311392/share-of-respondents-perceiving-stigma-as-obstacle-to-receive-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-by-age/
