According to a survey conducted in 2023, finding a good job was the most commonly reported personal concern that impacted the mental health of young individuals in the United States, as indicated by nearly 50 percent of respondents. Another 42 percent also had their mental health affected by having to deal with a negative body image. This statistic illustrates the leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the U.S. as of 2023.
Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
Finding a good job
50%
Dealing with negative body image
42%
Family relationships
40%
Relationships with friends
39%
Family money problems
36%
Parents/guardians who are under stress
35%
Relationships with romantic partners
31%
Getting good grades at school
30%
What I'm going to do after graduation
29%
Having student loan debt
25%
Dealing with peer pressure
25%
Food insecurity
24%
Dealing with bullying
23%
Dealing with sexism
22%
Dealing with racism
21%
Lack of access to quality, affordable healthcare
21%
COVID-19
18%
Dealing with homophobia
17%
Housing insecurity
16%
Lack of access to clean air, water, streets, green spaces
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following, if any, negatively impacts your mental health to the point where it is disrupting your daily life?"
The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.
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BCBS (Blue Shield of California). (August 3, 2023). Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/
BCBS (Blue Shield of California). "Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023." Chart. August 3, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/
BCBS (Blue Shield of California). (2023). Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/
BCBS (Blue Shield of California). "Leading Personal Concerns Negatively Impacting The Mental Health of Young Individuals in The United States as of 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/
BCBS (Blue Shield of California), Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/ (last visited December 26, 2024)
Leading personal concerns negatively impacting the mental health of young individuals in the United States as of 2023 [Graph], BCBS (Blue Shield of California), August 3, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412743/top-personal-concerns-impacting-mental-health-young-individuals-us/
