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Mental Health and Substance Use

State of Mental Health of New Yorkers Report

The Health Department released a landmark report on the state of mental health of New Yorkers. The report presents data from across age groups, spanning children and youth to adults, including formal diagnoses, measures of well-being, and environmental factors that may affect these outcomes, such as access to resources and use of mental health services. The report also provides a broad overview of the mental health of New Yorkers leading up to and following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report below examines the various factors surrounding social media use and its impact on mental health. It includes analyses based on data from two surveys conducted in 2023, which explore the social media habits and related mental health experiences of children, teens, and parents in NYC.


Mental health plays a key role in your overall health. It includes understanding how to manage your stress and develop strong coping skills.

You can get guidance and information on mental health and substance use on the pages listed below. The Health Department also offers many free and low-cost services and information for all New Yorkers.

  • 988: Get connected to 24/7 mental health and substance use support via call, text and chat.
  • Alcohol and Drug Use: Learn about how alcohol and drug use can affect your mental health. Find overdose prevention, harm reduction and treatment services.
  • Children and Adolescents: Young people can have unique mental health challenges. Find referrals, outpatient and inpatient services, community support and crisis and emergency services.
  • Adult Mental Health Services: Learn more about crisis intervention, mental health treatment, housing and other services for people with mental disorders.
  • Crisis Emergency Services: Learn more about services available during a mental health crisis.
  • Mental Health Resilience Workshops: Register for free courses that are open to the public to build mental health awareness and resilience.

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