2007 Mental Health Spending Estimated at $127 Billion: Medicaid Spending on the Rise

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Statistics

Mental health spending in the United States in 2007 is estimated at $127 billion, approximately 6% of total estimated health care spending of $2.1 trillion. Between 1986 and 2003, public sector spending for mental health treatment continued to increase, particularly Medicaid spending.

The 2007 estimate of $127 billion for mental health treatment includes $27 billion for inpatient treatment, $40 billion for outpatient services, $17 billion for residential treatment, and $37 billion for retail prescription drugs. The . . .