Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental Health in the ClassroomDads and Mental Health: A Verywell Mind & Parents StudyRelationships and TherapyPsychedelics and Mental HealthMental Health DaysCost of TherapyThe Great ResignationBody ImageHoliday StressGenerational StressorsFinancial StressMental Health NeglectTherapy and KidsGen Z StressNext in Mental Health Insights GuideMental Health Days Help Kids, But Systemic Barriers Prevent Widespread Use

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Mental Health in the Classroom

Dads and Mental Health: A Verywell Mind & Parents Study

Relationships and Therapy

Psychedelics and Mental Health

Mental Health Days

Cost of Therapy

The Great Resignation

Body Image

Holiday Stress

Generational Stressors

Financial Stress

Mental Health Neglect

Therapy and Kids

Gen Z Stress

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Verywell Mind Insights is our effort to identify and measure shifting attitudes and behaviors around mental health. Through regular surveys of thousands of adults living in the US, we are keeping our fingers on the pulse of mental health in America and capture the sentiment surrounding the topics that matter most to our readers and their families.

Below are the results and findings from surveys conducted to date.

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9 in 10 Teachers Need More Mental Health ResourcesIn August 2023, Verywell Mind released theMental Health in the Classroom Surveyto find out what strategies teachers are using to help support their students, and what resources are needed to ensure that schools can devote enough time and attention to mental health concerns.

9 in 10 Teachers Need More Mental Health Resources

In August 2023, Verywell Mind released theMental Health in the Classroom Surveyto find out what strategies teachers are using to help support their students, and what resources are needed to ensure that schools can devote enough time and attention to mental health concerns.

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3 in 4 Dads Want More Mental Health SupportIn June 2023, Verywell Mind &Parentsreleased theDads and Mental Health Surveyto determine what kind of mental health support dads are missing, what help they feel they need, and how best to help provide it.

3 in 4 Dads Want More Mental Health Support

In June 2023, Verywell Mind &Parentsreleased theDads and Mental Health Surveyto determine what kind of mental health support dads are missing, what help they feel they need, and how best to help provide it.

The Positive Impact of Couples Therapy Is Nearly Universal

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Cost Barriers Limit Wider AccessIn February 2023, theRelationships and Therapy Surveyanalyzed how many couples who are living together are in therapy and what impacts it’s had on the health of their relationships.

Cost Barriers Limit Wider Access

In February 2023, theRelationships and Therapy Surveyanalyzed how many couples who are living together are in therapy and what impacts it’s had on the health of their relationships.

Nearly Half of Americans Support Legalization of Psychedelics for Mental Health

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Americans Are Cautious But Curious About PsychedelicsIn October 2022, thePsychedelics and Mental Health Surveyassessed how receptive Americans are to the idea of using psychedelics as part of treatment for mental health conditions.

Americans Are Cautious But Curious About Psychedelics

In October 2022, thePsychedelics and Mental Health Surveyassessed how receptive Americans are to the idea of using psychedelics as part of treatment for mental health conditions.

Mental Health Days & Kids: A Verywell Mind & Parents Study

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Barriers Prevent Widespread Mental Health Day UseInAugust 2022, Verywell Mind andParentsreleased a study examining the benefits and barriers of mental health days for children and how economic divides prevent access and availability to mental health days for all.

Barriers Prevent Widespread Mental Health Day Use

InAugust 2022, Verywell Mind andParentsreleased a study examining the benefits and barriers of mental health days for children and how economic divides prevent access and availability to mental health days for all.

Cost Remains Significant Barrier to Therapy Access

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The Clear and Hidden Costs of TherapyInMay 2022, the Cost of Therapy Survey analyzed the financial aspects of therapy, from how Americans see it as an investment in their well-being to how concerned they are about continuing to pay for it.

The Clear and Hidden Costs of Therapy

InMay 2022, the Cost of Therapy Survey analyzed the financial aspects of therapy, from how Americans see it as an investment in their well-being to how concerned they are about continuing to pay for it.

Nearly Half of Americans Have Considered Changing Jobs Recently

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The Great ResignationInFebruary 2022,we took an in-depth look at how Americans were feeling about their jobs, how burnout compounds preexisting financial stressors, and what actions they were considering to improve their situation.

InFebruary 2022,we took an in-depth look at how Americans were feeling about their jobs, how burnout compounds preexisting financial stressors, and what actions they were considering to improve their situation.

Half of Americans Feel Negatively About Their Appearance

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Our Body Positivity Problem

3 in 4 Americans Are Concerned About the Holidays

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Family Parties Aren’t What They Used to BeInNovember 2021,we asked how Americans were feeling about the holidays. Folks were excited for large family gatherings, but between financial stress, political disagreement, and various COVID-related issues, many remained worried about the holiday season.

Family Parties Aren’t What They Used to Be

InNovember 2021,we asked how Americans were feeling about the holidays. Folks were excited for large family gatherings, but between financial stress, political disagreement, and various COVID-related issues, many remained worried about the holiday season.

What Americans Are Worrying About Right Now, From the Silent Generation to Gen Z

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Generational Stress Divides

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Money Problems

Americans Understand the Importance of Mental Health, But Still Neglect It

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Why Don’t We Work Out Our Minds More?InJuly 2021, we analyzed the disconnect between how we feel about caring for our mental health and what we actually do about it. Amy Morin, LCSW, explains why exercising our mind may take a backseat to exercising our bodies.

Why Don’t We Work Out Our Minds More?

InJuly 2021, we analyzed the disconnect between how we feel about caring for our mental health and what we actually do about it. Amy Morin, LCSW, explains why exercising our mind may take a backseat to exercising our bodies.

Why You Should Tell Your Kids If You’re Seeing a Therapist

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Don’t Hide From Your KidsInJune 2021 edition, Amy Morin, LCSW, reviewed the data on stressed-out parents and shared why it’s important to tell your kids when you’re seeing a therapist.

Don’t Hide From Your Kids

InJune 2021 edition, Amy Morin, LCSW, reviewed the data on stressed-out parents and shared why it’s important to tell your kids when you’re seeing a therapist.

Gen Z Is the Most Stressed Out Generation Right Now

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The Kids Aren’t AlrightInMay 2021, we found stark generational differences regarding the state of our mental health. View the data from the initial survey, and our analysis of the results that compared the mental well-being of Gen Z and Millennials to older populations.

The Kids Aren’t Alright

InMay 2021, we found stark generational differences regarding the state of our mental health. View the data from the initial survey, and our analysis of the results that compared the mental well-being of Gen Z and Millennials to older populations.

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