Around 1 in 4 individuals surveyed said they would give the U.S. healthcare system a grade of “F” when it comes to dealing with mental health. Another 32% graded it “D,” and just 1% graded it “A.”
Gallup surveyed 2,266 U.S. adults on mental health issues. Three in 4 of those surveyed said the U.S. treats mental health “somewhat worse” or “much worse” than physical health.
Adults who had a mental health condition in the past year were less likely to say mental health was treated “much worse” than physical health.
Gallup asked participants what they perceived as barriers to mental healthcare. Overall, affordability was rated as the most likely challenge, but answers varied by age group. Among adults ages 18 to 29, 6 in 10 said affordability could keep them from seeking mental healthcare, while just 3 in 10 of those over 65 said the same.
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