Nevada ranks lowest in mental health care as state struggles with youth depression crisis

Nevada Ranks Lowest in Mental Health Care

Nevada has been ranked at the bottom of the list in the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report.

The report analyzed 17 data points, including the number of adults with mental illness and the availability of mental health providers.

A summary of the report states that Nevada has a long way to go in ensuring that adults and youth receive the necessary care, with the state ranking second to last for the number of young people who experienced a major depressive episode, at over 22%.

The national average for major depressive episodes among young people is just over 11%.

The Cleveland Clinic has released guidance for families to identify potential signs that their young loved ones may be struggling.

More than 22% of young people in Nevada had a major depressive episode.

Author's summary: Nevada struggles with mental health care.

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KSNV News 3 Las Vegas KSNV News 3 Las Vegas — 2025-10-14

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