Share of U.S. adults whose mental health was worse in 2020 vs 2019, by generation

Percentage of adults in the United States who stated their mental health was worse in 2020 compared to a year ago, by generation

CharacteristicPercentage of adults
Gen Z adults 34%
Millennials 19%
Gen X 21%
Boomers 12%
Older adults 8%
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Release date

October 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

From August 4 to 26, 2020

Number of respondents

3,409 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

"Gen Z adults (ages 18–23), millennials (ages 24–41), Gen X (ages 42–55), boomers (ages 56–74), older adults (75+)."

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