National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) - Mental Health Indicators

<b>Data source description - Adults</b>: NHIS monitors the health of the U.S. population by collecting and analyzing data on a broad range of health topics. Interviews are conducted continuously throughout the year, and are initiated in-person, with telephone follow-up. NHIS focuses on the health of children and adults in the United States. One adult household member is randomly selected to be the subject of a detailed health interview. If children are present, one child is also randomly selected. Adults answer on their own behalf, while a knowledgeable adult answers on behalf of the selected child. NHIS topics featured include adult life satisfaction, anxiety, depression, mental health conditions, mental health care, and social and emotional support. <b>Data source description - Teenagers</b>: NHIS-Teen was a web-based health survey of teenagers between the ages of 12 to 17. Answers from teenagers helped paint a picture of the health of teenagers living in the United States. NHIS-Teen covered questions on a variety of health topics, including doctor visits, mental health, and social and emotional support. Data were collected between July 2021 and December 2023.  <b>For additional information, please see</b>: <a href = "https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/about-data/mental-health-data-sources.html" target ="_blank">Mental Health Data Sources</a>.