CT Ranks #2 in Low Prevalence of Mental Illness, High Access to Care

The state of Connecticut ranked second in a survey of all 50 states that evaluated prevalence of mental illness and access to mental health care.

The survey, completed by Mental Health America, ranked the availability of mental health services in each state and reported incidents of mental illness in adults and youth. Connecticut ranked second behind Massachusetts, indicating a low prevalence of mental illness and high rates of access to care when compared with other states.