10 states spending the most, least on mental health services

A recent study conducted by NiceRx revealed which U.S. states are spending the most and the least on mental health services. 

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The following are the top 10 states for the highest mental health service spending per capita:

  1. Maine – $345.36
  2. Alaska – $341.08
  3. District of Columbia – $306.87
  4. Vermont – $291.70
  5. Pennsylvania – $287.17
  6. New York – $260.78
  7. Connecticut – $216.76
  8. New Jersey – $208.90
  9. Montana – $208.32
  10. Arizona – $205.23

 

Idaho was found to spend the least on mental health services at $32.77 per capita. 

The study also found that Utah had the highest percentage of adults with mental health issues and New Jersey had the lowest percentage. 

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