Transcription of Among U.S. Among U.S. ADOLESCENTS YOUNG ADULTS
1 2020. Mental Health youth & YOUNG ADULTS . youth and YOUNG ADULTS experienced a unique set of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic - isolation from peers, adapting to virtual learning, and changes to sleep habits and other routines. By the Numbers We must recognize the significant impact of these experiences on YOUNG people's mental health - and the importance of providing the education, care and support they need. Among ADOLESCENTS . (aged 12-17): Among YOUNG ADULTS . (aged 18-25): 1 in 5. YOUNG people report that the pandemic had a significant negative impact on their mental health.
2 1 in 6 experienced a 1 in 3 experienced a 18% 23%. major depressive mental illness episode (MDE) of ADOLESCENTS of YOUNG ADULTS 3 . NEARLY. MILLION. had serious of YOUNG people with thoughts mental health concerns of suicide 1 in 10 experienced a report a significant serious mental illness negative impact. 31%. increase in mental MILLION. had serious thoughts 1 in 10. people under age 18 experience health-related of suicide a mental health condition emergency following a COVID-19 diagnosis. department visits Increased use of alcohol Increased use of drugs Many increasingly used Among those who drink: Among those who use: alcohol or drugs to cope with stress or self-medicate.
3 15% 18% 15% 19%. of ADOLESCENTS of YOUNG ADULTS of ADOLESCENTS of YOUNG ADULTS Data from CDC, NIMH and other select sources. Find citations for this resource at
