Though the demand for mental health services in all 50 states increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, funding for mental health treatment in each state varies, according to a report by NiceRx Health.
State mental health funding per capita ranges from $345.36 in Maine to $32.77 in Idaho, according to the "Mental Health Report" published Sept. 14 by the company.
Below are the 10 states with the lowest mental health spending per capita, in descending order:
|
State |
Funding per capita |
|
10. Indiana |
$70.67 |
|
9. Georgia |
$59.33 |
|
8. South Carolina |
$58.33 |
|
7. Mississippi |
$55.95 |
|
6. Louisiana |
$55.60 |
|
5. Kentucky |
$55.06 |
|
4. Oklahoma |
$53.01 |
|
3. Arkansas |
$45.56 |
|
2. Texas |
$40.65 |
|
1. Idaho |
$32.77 |