New York Hawaii Top US Mental Health Rankings 2025

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report identifies New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey as the top states for mental health, while Nevada, Arizona, and Alabama rank lowest due to higher rates of mental illness and poor access to care. The report evaluates all states and Washington, DC, across 17 mental health measures including illness rates, suicidal ideation, substance use, treatment access, and provider availability. Nearly 23% of U.S. adults experienced mental health challenges in 2024, with a quarter of those needing treatment unable to access it, highlighting persistent gaps especially in Southern and rural states. Mental Health America emphasizes that behind these statistics are real individuals deserving quality, affordable care, urging policymakers to prioritize strategic investments in mental health services. The findings underscore ongoing mental health crises and the critical need for targeted resources to improve care access nationwide. Separate from mental health, a different report ranks New York fifth nationally for overall health and wellness based on various health-related metrics, illustrating broader state-level health disparities.