Hawaii is among the best states in the nation for mental health, according to a new national report that praised the state’s affordability of care, youth well-being and access to providers, while also highlighting areas that still need improvement.

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report, released Wednesday by the nonprofit Mental Health America, ranked Hawaii first in the country for affordability of mental health care and fifth for youth flourishing, with a high share of adolescents reporting positive mental health. The state also ranked eighth for uninsured adults with mental illness, reflecting efforts to expand insurance coverage and connect residents to care.

“This recognition reflects the progress we’ve made together as a community to strengthen access to mental health s

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