OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Statistics From 1987 to 1997, behavioral health spending in the United States grew by an average of 6.8% annually, from $44.2 billion in 1987 to $85.3 billion in 1997. Per capita spending for behavioral health services rose from $182 per U.S. resident in 1987 to $236 in 1997. Adjusting for general price inflation, the growth rate was 3.7% overall, an increase from $44.2 billion to $63.5 billion in real 1987 dollars. Approximately 86 . . .