Substance Use Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors, and Reported Receipt of Mental Health Services by Adolescents and Young Adults in the Rural and Urban U.S.

Abstract

These three data briefs describe the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD), marijuana use disorder (MUD), depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and characterizes the mental health services received by adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 24 years in rural and urban counties across the United States (U.S.) in 2021.

Authors:

Graves JM, Keppel GA, Garberson LA, Andrilla CHA

Journal/Publisher:

WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington

Edition:

Apr 2026.

Documents:

Alcohol Use Disorder and Marijuana Use Disorder
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
Reported Receipt of Mental Health Services

Citation:

See individual data briefs for citations

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Access to and Provision of Child and Youth Behavioral Health Services in the Rural and Urban U.S.