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Mental Health Statistics in 2025: What the Numbers Really Say

The numbers are in — and they tell a powerful story. Mental health in 2025 is no longer something we keep on the margins. It’s front and center in how we live, work, and connect with one another. The data shows that people are struggling — across age groups, identities, and industries — but it also reveals something else: more people than ever are reaching out for help.

At Innerwell, we believe the story behind the stats matters just as much as the numbers themselves. Here’s what the latest research tells us — and how it reinforces the urgent need for mental health care that’s personal, modern, and human.

How Common Are Mental Health Conditions in 2025?

Mental health concerns are affecting more than one in five adults in the U.S. — and globally, the scale is even broader.

22.8% of U.S. adults were living with a mental illness in 2021, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That’s over 57 million people navigating conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD every day.

Worldwide, over 970 million people live with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common.

Yet only 47% of adults with a mental illness in the U.S. receive treatment — meaning millions still lack access to the support they need.

Innerwell’s approach: Whether you’re just starting to explore therapy,seeking psychiatric support, or looking for breakthrough treatment, Innerwell offers evidence-based, compassionate care from licensed providers — fully online, on your schedule.

The Mental Health Crisis Among Young People

Adolescents and young adults are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. While increased awareness is a step forward, the numbers highlight just how serious the situation has become:

Nearly 75% of adolescents in a recent study screened positive for moderate to severe depression or anxiety symptoms. Girls and nonbinary teens are especially vulnerable.

In 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and 25-34, the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 15-24, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals aged 35 and 44.

College students are reporting record-high levels of burnout, isolation, and panic attacks, with more than 60% meeting criteria for at least one mental health condition.

Innerwell’s approach: Our clinicians are trained to work with young adults and college-aged individuals. We create space for real conversations — and offer treatment plans that meet people where they are, whether that’s therapy, medication, or both.

Mental Health at Work: It’s More Than a Wellness Perk

The workplace isn’t just a source of income — it’s increasingly a source of stress. And for many, it’s where mental health symptoms first show up or intensify.

1 in 2 workers say their job negatively affects their mental health. 

83% of Gen Z frontline employees are feeling burned out, compared with 75% of all frontline employees, and 36% of Gen Z saying they would quit because their job negatively affects their wellbeing. 

Depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

Only 1 in 3 employees feel comfortable talking about mental health at work — despite it being one of the top drivers of absenteeism and disengagement. 

Innerwell’s approach: We believe therapy and medication shouldn’t be a last resort. Our providers help clients navigate burnout, workplace stress, and life transitions — building mental resilience that supports your personal and professional life.

Psychiatric Medication: Normalizing the Conversation

There’s still stigma around psychiatric medication — but the data shows it’s a core part of how many people manage their mental health:

18% of adults aged 50 or older have received some type of mental health treatment, compared with 26.7% of young adults between the ages of 18 to 25, and 24.5% of adults aged 26 to 49.

Innerwell’s approach: Our psychiatric providers work closely with you to determine if medication is the right fit — no pressure, just personalized, informed care. And if it’s part of your plan, we’ll help manage it every step of the way.

Suicide: A Growing Public Health Challenge

Suicide rates are rising in many parts of the world, and the U.S. is no exception.

The U.S. suicide rate reached a record high in 2022, with over 49,000 deaths reported — the highest number ever recorded.

Men die by suicide nearly 4x more often than women, though women attempt suicide more frequently.

Innerwell’s approach: Every Innerwell clinician is trained to support clients in crisis. We take suicidal ideation seriously — and we create care plans that ensure safety, connection, and continuity of support.

The mental health stats of 2025 aren’t just numbers — they’re lives, stories, and turning points. Behind every percentage is someone trying to cope, to understand themselves, to heal.

At Innerwell, we believe mental health care should be:

Accessible. Fully online, flexible scheduling, no waiting room.

Empathetic. You’re more than a diagnosis — and your care should reflect that.

Integrated. Whether you need therapy, medication, or both, we’ve got you covered.

If the numbers speak to you, know that you’re not alone. After all, 97% of our patients report feeling improvement after the first 4 weeks. 

Innerwell is here — ready when you are.

Discover 2025’s mental health landscape—from rising adolescent anxiety to workplace burnout—and learn why personalized, accessible care is more vital than ever.

Mental Health Statistics 2025: Trends and Insights

Ever noticed how childhood experiences can quietly shape our adult relationships? Abandonment issues, often taking root in our early years, can influence our lives in surprising ways. 

If you're navigating these choppy emotional waters, there's good news—EMDR therapy for abandonment issues offers a promising path forward. These emotional challenges typically stem from unavailable caregivers, significant relationship losses, or recurring patterns of rejection.

How do these unprocessed abandonment experiences show up in daily life? You might recognize some common signs including that nagging fear of rejection, trust issues that just won't quit, a persistent feeling of "not being enough," and anxiety when your loved ones aren't available. 

Many people also experience self-sabotaging behaviors just when relationships get good, feeling emotions more intensely than others seem to, and struggling to set healthy boundaries.

These patterns aren't just in your head – they're actually happening in your body too. Abandonment trauma affects your emotional regulation systems, creating heightened stress responses that can feel overwhelming.

Think of abandonment trauma as a glitch in your brain's information processing system. When childhood abandonment occurs, your developing brain creates neural shortcuts to protect you – but these pathways can become deeply entrenched over time, affecting your amygdala (your brain's alarm system) and hippocampus (your memory center).

The result? A nervous system that's always on high alert. This neurobiological rewiring makes abandonment issues particularly challenging to overcome. Eventually, these patterns become encoded at both conscious and unconscious levels.

You might catch yourself thinking you're not lovable or that everyone eventually leaves. Even minor relationship hiccups can trigger intense emotional reactions. If you're working through abandonment trauma, you're more likely to experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or substance use challenges.

EMDR Therapy: A Different Approach to Healing

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) isn't your typical "let's talk about your feelings" therapy. Discovered by psychologist Francine Shapiro and backed by solid research, it approaches healing through the Adaptive Information Processing model. 

In simple terms, this model suggests that our psychological distress comes from memories that our brains haven't properly digested.

EMDR is one of several comprehensive mental health services designed to address trauma at a deeper level. It follows an eight-phase journey:

History Taking – Getting to know your story

Preparation – Learning tools to stay grounded

Assessment – Identifying key memories to process

Desensitization – The core processing work

Installation – Strengthening positive beliefs

Body Scan – Checking for lingering physical tension

Closure – Ensuring you leave each session feeling stable

Reevaluation – Checking progress and planning next steps

The secret sauce of EMDR is bilateral stimulation – rhythmic left-right brain stimulation through eye movements, alternating sounds, or gentle taps. Neuroscience research suggests this creates a unique mental state that lets you access difficult memories while staying grounded in the present.

Unlike cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR processes memories at the neurobiological level, often delivering faster results with less detailed discussion of painful experiences. EMDR is considered an effective alternative therapy to traditional talk therapy, particularly for addressing trauma.

EMDR targets the root experiences of abandonment head-on. Through that bilateral stimulation magic, the emotional charge of painful memories starts to fade. During the installation phase, the therapy helps transform those pesky negative beliefs about being unlovable into healthier ones about being worthy of love and belonging.

EMDR's rhythmic stimulation actually helps calm your hypervigilant nervous system. Researchers note that this rhythmic aspect synchronizes brain waves similarly to REM sleep, helping your brain process emotional material more effectively.

Your treatment begins with getting to know you and your history of abandonment. Your therapist will teach you grounding techniques—think of these as emotional stabilizers you can use anytime things get intense.

During processing sessions, you'll focus on specific abandonment memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation. Thoughts, feelings, and body sensations will naturally arise as your brain reprocesses the memory. The beauty of EMDR? You don't need to describe every painful detail – your brain does much of the work internally.

The numbers look promising too—research shows 77% of patients with multiple traumas improve in just 5-10 EMDR sessions, though everyone's timeline is unique.

Remember that healing from abandonment trauma isn't a straight line – it's more like a winding path with its own unique rhythm. Some people experience significant relief after just a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer therapeutic relationship. What matters most is taking that first brave step.

Be gentle with yourself throughout this process! With the right support, you can transform your relationship with abandonment trauma and develop healthier patterns that foster genuine connection and trust – both with others and, perhaps most importantly, with yourself. 

Begin Your EMDR Treatment for Abandonment Issues Today

Abandonment issues can cast a long shadow over your relationships and sense of self. But healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. EMDR therapy offers a science-backed way to address the emotional and neurological roots of abandonment fears.

Whether you’re navigating fear of rejection, struggling to trust, or sabotaging relationships just as they start to feel safe, EMDR helps reprocess those early wounds. It works by targeting the underlying patterns and installing healthier beliefs about yourself and others.

At Innerwell, we specialize in EMDR therapy for abandonment issues. Our licensed therapists provide care nationwide. We offer flexible scheduling, personalized support, and a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace.

Ready to start building more secure, fulfilling relationships? Book a consultation with an Innerwell EMDR therapist today and take the first step toward lasting emotional change.

Explore how EMDR’s bilateral stimulation reprocesses early abandonment memories, easing fear of rejection and rebuilding secure attachment.

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Healing is a deeply personal journey, but it’s not one you need to walk alone. At Innerwell, along with your licensed clinician and therapist, we require that patients have a Peer Treatment Companion present during their medicine-assisted therapy sessions. This requirement ensures that you’re supported, safe, and comfortable throughout the experience, allowing you to fully focus on your healing process.

This guide explores why having a Peer Treatment Companion is essential and how to find the right person for the role. 

A Peer Treatment Companion is an individual—often a friend, family member, or neutral party—who is physically present with you during your therapeutic sessions. Their role at Innerwell is to focus on your physical needs, ensuring that you’re safe and comfortable. They are not expected to offer therapy—that's the role of your clinician and therapist.

Read more about the role of a Peer Treatment Companion in our detailed guide here

Why Innerwell Requires a Peer Treatment Companion

At Innerwell, we believe that a Peer Treatment Companion is a critical component of the medicine-assisted therapy process. Having someone nearby to monitor your physical wellbeing provides peace of mind, allowing you to focus fully on the therapeutic experience.

By requiring a Peer Treatment Companion, we aim to:

- Ensure your physical safety during sessions

- Support your comfort and help you stay grounded

- Enhance the effectiveness of the session by creating a calm, secure environment

Whether your session is in-person or virtual, the Peer Treatment Companion should be physically nearby and within earshot, ready to assist if needed. Their presence creates a supportive environment without stepping into the role of a therapist.

Some of the key roles a Peer Treatment Companion plays during your session include:

- Offering physical support if you request help or experience discomfort

- Staying within earshot to check in on your physical needs

- Being in direct contact with your clinician or therapist, should questions or concerns arise


The person you choose should be someone you trust to be nearby but not directly involved in the therapeutic process.

Finding the Right Peer Treatment Companion

For many clients, choosing a Peer Treatment Companion is straightforward—it could be a partner, a family member, or a close friend. However, if you don’t have a direct support network, finding the right person may take some additional thought.

Here’s what to look for in a Peer Treatment Companion:

- Trustworthy: Whether it's someone close to you or a vetted professional, the Peer Treatment Companion must be reliable.

- Willing to focus on your physical needs: During the session, their attention should be on ensuring you’re physically safe and comfortable.

- Open-minded: It helps if they’re comfortable with medicine-assisted therapy or, at the very least, non-judgmental.

- Caring and patient: The ideal Peer Treatment Companion will offer calm, steady support as you navigate your journey.

You’ll need your Peer Treatment Companion to be present for about 1.5 to 2 hours during the session, so choosing someone who lives nearby or can easily make the time commitment is ideal.

Does the Peer Treatment Companion Have to Be the Same Person Every Time?

It’s beneficial to have consistency, but it’s not a strict requirement. If needed, you can have different Peer Treatment Companions across your sessions. However, having someone familiar with the process can bring continuity and comfort to your experience.

Asking Someone Close to Be Your Peer Treatment Companion

If you feel comfortable, asking a close friend or family member can be a great option. Here’s an example of how you might approach the conversation:

“I’ve been working on personal growth for my mental health and am using ketamine therapy as part of my healing journey. I’d love if you could be there for me during my session—it’ll only take about 1.5-2 hours, and I trust you to support me in this process.”

It’s common for friends or family to have questions about what the role entails. We encourage you to share our Peer Treatment Companion's guide with them to help them understand how they can support you.

Professional Peer Treatment Companions: A Reliable Option

If your close network isn’t available, or if you’d feel more comfortable with a neutral party, you can consider hiring a professional Peer Treatment Companion. Services like Care.com allow you to find experienced individuals who can support you during your sessions. Rates typically range from $18 to $35 per hour, depending on your location and the individual’s experience.

When hiring a professional, always make sure to vet them—ask for references, proof of experience, and anything that would help you feel confident in their ability to support your journey.

Having a Peer Treatment Companion ensures that your safety, comfort, and peace of mind are prioritized during your sessions. Whether you’re working with someone you know and trust, or bringing in a professional, their presence can make all the difference.

If you have any questions or need further assistance in choosing the right Peer Treatment Companion, our team at Innerwell is here to help. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way as you explore the path to healing.

Healing is a deeply personal journey, but it’s not one you need to walk alone. At Innerwell, along with your licensed clinician and therapist, we *require* that patients have a Peer Treatment Companion present during their medicine-assisted therapy sessions. This requirement ensures that you’re supported, safe, and comfortable throughout the experience, allowing you to fully focus on your healing process.

This guide explores why having a Peer Treatment Companion is essential and how to find the right person for the role.

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Let’s start with something easy. Can you tell us a little about your professional background and areas of focus?

I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Integrative Psychiatry, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration. I earned my MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with additional training in their Urban Underserved Track. After completing my psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, I focused on underserved populations in East Harlem before turning to psychedelic-assisted therapy. I completed a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry and received training in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and other renowned experts.

My clinical practice is heavily influenced by my long-standing interest in consciousness, psychedelics, and integrative medicine. I am also a graduate of Vajrayana Buddhist seminary and have over 20 years of intensive training as a meditation instructor. 

I'm best known for my work with ketamine-assisted therapy and served as the national Medical Director for Field Trip Health and at Nue.Life before joining the Innerwell team as their Chief Medical Officer.

How would you describe your approach to therapy?

My approach to therapy is collaborative, honoring client autonomy while fostering a supportive environment for healing, growth, and flourishing. I believe that each person's journey is unique, and therapy should be tailored to individual needs. Together, we explore the reasons that bring you to seek care, building on your strengths and identifying the most effective strategies to help you achieve the life you envision. I combine evidence-based practices with innovative approaches, focusing on the therapeutic alliance and holistic well-being.

My patients would likely describe me as someone who is genuinely invested in their well-being and takes the time to understand their unique experiences. They might say I bring a calm, thoughtful presence to our work together, blending holistic care with innovative, evidence-based approaches. Many appreciate my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel empowered to grow and heal. They would also highlight my interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies and meditative practices, which bring a fresh perspective to mental health care.

How did you become interested in working with psychedelics including ketamine?

My interest in working with psychedelics, including ketamine, grew from my long-standing fascination with consciousness and integrative medicine. Early in my career, I worked with underserved communities, and I saw firsthand the limitations of traditional treatments for mental health conditions. I was drawn to the transformative potential of psychedelics, particularly their ability to offer healing in ways that go beyond conventional approaches. Through extensive training and personal exploration of meditative practices, I saw how these therapies could deeply enhance mental health care and foster lasting change.

What has been your most meaningful experience in working with psychedelics? 

This one is hard to answer, as there are so many! The general theme of these revolve around the profound power of these treatments to elicit deep meaning and lasting change for people who demonstrate a readiness for such.

What excites you most about the future of psychedelics?

Following the research, we're seeing an increase in potential indications for psychedelics. We're also seeing many new molecules and routes of administration. Furthermore, we're seeing a lot of creativity around the kinds or corresponding talk therapies utilized with these medications. To put it shortly, this is really the beginning of a major paradigm shift in how psychiatric care is delivered.

Enough about work! Let’s try some rapid fire questions;

First, Where do you live? - New York City

What's a perfect afternoon? - Taking my toddler out into nature.

Favorite food? Pizza/Pasta - Too many to list! I love sushi and pizza the most.

Describe yourself in two words. - Open & Kind

Dr. Ben Medrano is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Integrative Psychiatry, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration. He earned his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Hospitals in New York City. With extensive experience working with underserved communities, Dr. Medrano has held leadership roles at Field Trip Health and Nue.Life. His approach combines a deep interest in consciousness and integrative medicine, aiming to provide holistic mental health care. He resides in NYC with his wife and their 2-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys meditating and dancing to Chicago/Detroit house and techno music, reflecting his teenage years as a raver.

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