Despite Progress, Emotional Isolation, Stigma Persist Around Mental Health, Poll Finds
A new poll by the American Psychological Association and The Harris Poll reveals complex attitudes toward mental health in the US. While 88% of adults believe mental health disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, 84% acknowledge the term \"mental illness\" carries stigma. Young adults (18-34) show particular vulnerability, with only 41% feeling positive about their mental health compared to 61% of those 55+.
The survey highlights emerging trends in mental health support preferences, with 52% of young adults comfortable using AI chatbots for mental health discussions, versus 26% of older adults. Key barriers to seeking professional help include cost (29%) and finding suitable providers (36%). Only 28% of adults reported improved mental health compared to the previous year.
Un nuovo sondaggio condotto dall'American Psychological Association e da The Harris Poll rivela atteggiamenti complessi nei confronti della salute mentale negli Stati Uniti. Sebbene l'88% degli adulti ritenga che i disturbi mentali non siano motivo di vergogna, il 84% riconosce che il termine "malattia mentale" porta con sé uno stigma. I giovani adulti (18-34 anni) risultano particolarmente vulnerabili, con solo il 41% che si sente positivo riguardo alla propria salute mentale, rispetto al 61% degli over 55.
Il sondaggio evidenzia tendenze emergenti nelle preferenze di supporto per la salute mentale, con il 52% dei giovani adulti che si dichiara a proprio agio nell'utilizzare chatbot AI per discutere di salute mentale, contro il 26% degli adulti più anziani. Le principali barriere nel cercare aiuto professionale includono il costo (29%) e la difficoltà nel trovare fornitori adeguati (36%). Solo il 28% degli adulti ha riportato un miglioramento della salute mentale rispetto all'anno precedente.
Una nueva encuesta realizada por la American Psychological Association y The Harris Poll revela actitudes complejas hacia la salud mental en Estados Unidos. Mientras que el 88% de los adultos cree que los trastornos mentales no son motivo de vergüenza, el 84% reconoce que el término "enfermedad mental" conlleva estigma. Los adultos jóvenes (18-34 años) muestran una vulnerabilidad particular, ya que solo el 41% se siente positivo respecto a su salud mental, en comparación con el 61% de los mayores de 55.
La encuesta destaca tendencias emergentes en las preferencias de apoyo para la salud mental, con un 52% de adultos jóvenes cómodos usando chatbots de IA para discutir temas de salud mental, frente al 26% de adultos mayores. Las principales barreras para buscar ayuda profesional incluyen el costo (29%) y encontrar proveedores adecuados (36%). Solo el 28% de los adultos informó una mejora en su salud mental respecto al año anterior.
미국심리학회(American Psychological Association)와 해리스폴(The Harris Poll)이 실시한 새로운 조사에 따르면 미국 내 정신 건강에 대한 태도가 복잡하게 나타났습니다. 성인의 88%는 정신 건강 장애가 부끄러운 일이 아니라고 믿지만, 84%는 '정신 질환'이라는 용어가 낙인을 동반한다고 인정합니다. 18~34세의 젊은 성인들은 특히 취약하여, 41%만이 자신의 정신 건강에 대해 긍정적으로 느끼는 반면 55세 이상은 61%입니다.
조사는 정신 건강 지원 선호도의 새로운 추세를 보여주는데, 젊은 성인의 52%는 AI 챗봇을 이용한 정신 건강 대화에 편안함을 느끼는 반면, 고령 성인은 26%에 불과합니다. 전문가의 도움을 구하는 데 있어 주요 장애물은 비용(29%)과 적합한 제공자를 찾는 것(36%)입니다. 성인의 단 28%만이 전년 대비 정신 건강이 개선되었다고 보고했습니다.
Un nouveau sondage mené par l'American Psychological Association et The Harris Poll révèle des attitudes complexes envers la santé mentale aux États-Unis. Bien que 88 % des adultes considèrent que les troubles mentaux ne sont pas une source de honte, 84 % reconnaissent que le terme « maladie mentale » est stigmatisant. Les jeunes adultes (18-34 ans) sont particulièrement vulnérables, avec seulement 41 % se sentant positifs quant à leur santé mentale, contre 61 % des plus de 55 ans.
L'enquête met en lumière des tendances émergentes dans les préférences de soutien en santé mentale, avec 52 % des jeunes adultes à l'aise pour utiliser des chatbots IA pour discuter de santé mentale, contre 26 % des adultes plus âgés. Les principaux obstacles à la recherche d'une aide professionnelle incluent le coût (29 %) et la difficulté à trouver des prestataires adaptés (36 %). Seuls 28 % des adultes ont déclaré une amélioration de leur santé mentale par rapport à l'année précédente.
Eine neue Umfrage der American Psychological Association und The Harris Poll zeigt komplexe Einstellungen zur psychischen Gesundheit in den USA. Während 88 % der Erwachsenen der Meinung sind, dass psychische Erkrankungen nichts sind, wofür man sich schämen muss, erkennen 84 % an, dass der Begriff "psychische Krankheit" stigmatisiert. Besonders junge Erwachsene (18-34 Jahre) sind anfällig, nur 41 % fühlen sich positiv in Bezug auf ihre psychische Gesundheit, im Vergleich zu 61 % der über 55-Jährigen.
Die Umfrage hebt neue Trends bei den Präferenzen zur Unterstützung der psychischen Gesundheit hervor: 52 % der jungen Erwachsenen fühlen sich wohl dabei, KI-Chatbots für Gespräche über psychische Gesundheit zu nutzen, gegenüber 26 % der älteren Erwachsenen. Wichtige Hindernisse bei der Suche nach professioneller Hilfe sind Kosten (29 %) und die Suche nach geeigneten Anbietern (36 %). Nur 28 % der Erwachsenen berichteten über eine Verbesserung ihrer psychischen Gesundheit im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.
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The exception to this was young adults ages 18-34. They were both more likely to feel negative about their mental health and less likely to talk about it. Only
Still, young adults appeared to be seeking new ways to open up—on their own terms. About half of young adults (
"In an age where oversharing is the norm and economic concerns are high, young Americans are turning to different pathways for mental health support. Our research shows a clear desire among younger generations to engage with care on their own terms — sometimes anonymously, digitally, or outside traditional systems," said Libby Rodney, Chief Strategy Officer at The Harris Poll. "This represents a fundamental shift in how the next generation is navigating mental wellness challenges when traditional care remains financially out of reach or misaligned with their needs."
The barriers to improved mental health extend beyond complicated feelings and attitudes toward mental health to Americans' already strained wallets, according to the results. Adults cited cost (
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