Rula's 2026 State of Mental Health Report
While mental health is a growing priority for many Americans, factors like financial challenges and age can influence who seeks help and why. Our annual State of Mental Health Report, based on a survey of 2,000+ adults, reveals the trends, care pathways, and barriers shaping modern mental health.
The reality of Americans’ mental health —and what it means for the future of care
What we’ve found
Insights from the second annual State of Mental Health Report
What you’ll learn
Rula’s annual State of Mental Health Report explores how we think about and access mental healthcare in 2026.
Discover
The top reasons Americans seek mental healthcare
The widening gap between those who need care and those who access it
How financial stress and rising costs limit access to care
How AI is extending — not replacing — therapy
Methodology
An online survey of 2,037 U.S. consumers aged 18 and older was conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of Rula between January 15th and January 21st, 2026. Respondents were recruited from an online panel and selected based on demographic criteria. Eligibility was confirmed through screening questions in which participants self-identified their qualifications. The margin of sampling error for the total sample is ±3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.
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