CVS and Morning Consult surveyed 2,202 adults between March 19-21 regarding their mental health concerns and the effect of social media on mental healthcare.
Here are five key findings of the survey:
1. The percentage of adults who are concerned about their own or a loved one’s mental health increased by 6% from 2022 and 15% from 2020, hitting 65% in 2024.
2. Seventy-seven percent of adults rank mental health concerns as a top issue in the U.S., nearly on par with the 81% of adults who expressed concerns about the economy.
3. Seventy percent of respondents said they are concerned about their children’s mental health, compared to 66% who said they are concerned about their physical health.
4. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said they believe social media has negatively affected society as a whole. However, 36% said social media increased their knowledge of mental health issues.
5. Respondents said they are most likely to use therapists (55%) and mental health apps (48%) for mental healthcare.
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