Of the U.S. parents of children under 18 years surveyed, more than half said their child's mental state concerned them. Moreover, 1 in 4 sought professional mental health help for their child[dren] due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with the mental health of their children and have sought help as of 2021.
Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021
Characteristic
Yes
No
Don't know
The mental state of my child[ren] concerns me
53%
43%
3%
Because of the pandemic, I sought or am now seeking professional mental helpfor my child[ren]
26%
69%
5%
Before the pandemic, I sought professional mental health help for my child[ren]
29%
68%
3%
I have had diffi culty scheduling appointments for my child[ren] with mental healthprofessionals
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APA. (May 2, 2021). Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/
APA. "Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021." Chart. May 2, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/
APA. (2021). Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/
APA. "Percentage of U.S. Parents Who Were Concerned with Mental Health of Their Children and Whether Help Was Sought as of 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/
APA, Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Percentage of U.S. parents who were concerned with mental health of their children and whether help was sought as of 2021 [Graph], APA, May 2, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104359/us-adult-opinion-physical-mental-health/
