Native and Indigenous Communities and Mental Health

Approximately 1.3 percent of the U.S. population, or roughly 4.2 million Americans, identify themselves as having Native American or Alaska Native heritage. Native/Indigenous people in America report experiencing serious psychological distress 2.5 times more than the general population over a month’s time. This Native and Indigenous Communities and Mental Health webpage includes an infographic on the number of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives who reported having a mental illness as well as resources on demographics/societal issues, cultural factors, prevalence, treatment issues, and access/insurance.