
Young adults reporting largest uptick in anxiety, depression symptoms, CDC finds
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New evidence released Friday from the CDC builds on well-documented worsening mental health trends amid the pandemic, especially among young adults. However, researchers did not determine cause of symptoms, and suggested seasonal-related depression could play a role in the results.
To assess depression and anxiety, survey respondents were asked whether they felt nervous, uncontrollable worry, little interest in activities or feeling hopeless. Other questions probed prescribed medications, therapy or unmet need for therapy. "During January 20, 2021– February 1, 2021, more than two in five adults aged ≥18 years experienced symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder during the past 7 days," CDC researchers wrote in the findings released Friday. "One in four adults who experienced these symptoms reported that they needed but did not receive counseling or therapy for their mental health."More Related News