(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this study of 3 million U.S. adults, anxiety and depression were significantly higher among adults ages 18 to 39 compared with adults age 40 and older during the COVID-19 pandemic. Less favorable economic conditions and responses to social upheaval may have contributed to young adults’ worse mental well-being. These findings suggest a need for greater mental health care and economic policies targeted toward younger adults.
Authors: Sarah Collier Villaume, Ph.D., of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is the corresponding author.
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Age disparities in prevalence of anxiety and depression among adults during the pandemic
JAMA Network Open
2023-11-30
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