How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health

Mental Health Report
November 2023

Methodology
Survey Method
Online Survey
Regional Coverage
National
Field Timing
October 02 – 12, 2023
Screening Criteria
Self-identifying as Asian,
African American, Hispanic or
N.H. White
18+ years
TOTAL SAMPLE: 1,500
500
Hispanics
250
African American
250
Asians
500
N.H. Whites
2

Key Findings
Most respondents surveyed (7 out of 10) rate their mental health as “Good” or
“Excellent.”
3 out of 10 have been diagnosed with a mental condition by a healthcare
professional.
African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to have been
diagnosed with a mental condition than Hispanics and Asians. They are also
more likely to say that their mental health has impacted their personal
relationships and their work.
Gen Z and Millennials are more likely than their older cohorts to report having
emotional problems and to have their personal relationships and work be
affected by their mental health. They are by far the most likely to seek
information regarding mental health.
Across race/ethnicity and generation, social media and mental health websites
are the most common sources of information regarding mental health.
About half say they feel “very” or “somewhat” comfortable talking about their
mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Interestingly, Gen Zers are
the least comfortable.
3

Letter indicate significant difference at 95% confidence level.
African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites are the most likely to have felt depressed, sad or anxious in the past 12
months.
Overall, 2 out of 5 adults surveyed reported having issues in their everyday lives
due to an emotional problem. Younger generations are significantly more likely to
experience these problems than their older cohorts.
During the past 12 months, have you had any problems with your work, school or daily life due to any emotional problems, such
as feeling depressed, sad or anxious?
Base: Yes responses
41%
34%
45% C
35%
47% CE
61%IJ
54% IJ
37% J
18%
Total Hispanics African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites Gen Z
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Base Size: (1,500) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
5

2% 1% 2% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
6% 6% 8%
3%
6% 8%
5% 8% J 3%
22%
18%
21%
26%
21%
32% HJ
16%
25% HJ
12%
39%
44%
40% 46%
39%
34%
36%
40%
53% GHI
31% 31% 29% 25%
32%
23%
42% GIJ
26% 30%
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Fewer than 10% feel their mental health is “poor” or “very poor.”
Millennials are the most likely to rate their mental health as “excellent.”
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to rate their mental health “excellent.”
Gen Z gave themselves the lowest score overall.
There is no significant difference across race/ethnicity.
Overall, 7 out of 10 respondents indicated that their mental health is
either “Good” or “Excellent.”
6
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
TOP TWO BOX 70% 75% 69% 71% 71% 57% 78% 66% 83%
Overall, how would you rate your mental health?
“Excellent” rating:
41% Males
23% Females

Again, younger generations are the most likely to have experienced any of these.
Have you experienced problems with...?
7
TOTAL
MARKET
Male Female Hispanics
African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Focusing 40% 36% 48% A 38% 43% 35% 44% 51% J 46% J 42% J 25%
Thinking clearly 33% 34% 38% 32% 36% 32% 37% 52% HIJ 39% IJ 31% J 18%
Controlling my emotions 31% 29% 37% A 27% 33% 33% 33% 39% J 38% J 31% J 15%
Decision making 30% 33% 33% 27% 35% 28% 34% 45% IJ 40% IJ 25% J 14%
Socializing 29% 29% 33% 28% 30% 27% 32% 48% HIJ 33% J 26% 18%
Starting tasks 26% 25% 31% 24% 28% 23% 30% 38% IJ 32% IJ 25% J 14%
Organizing 24% 24% 26% 21% 23% 26% 26% 25% 32% IJ 22% 15%
None of these 32% 32% 27% 37% F 30% 39% F 29% 17% 19% 39% GH 53% GHI
Base: (1,500) (n=729) (n=741) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
The most common problems have been trouble focusing, thinking clearly
and controlling their emotions.

African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to have been diagnosed with a mental condition than Hispanics and Asians.
Boomers are the least likely to have been diagnosed.
Overall, 3 out of 10 respondents have been diagnosed with a mental condition by a
healthcare professional.
Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health condition by a healthcare professional?
8
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
29%
23%
30% E
18%
35% CE 35% J
36% J
30% J
18%
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
Total Hispanics

Gen Z is the least comfortable talking about their mental health concerns with healthcare professionals.
About half say they feel “very” or “somewhat” comfortable talking about their
mental health concerns with healthcare professionals.
How comfortable do you feel discussing your mental health concerns with healthcare professionals, such as doctors or therapists?
9
11% 10% 14% 14% 10% 11% 11% 10% 10%
13% 13%
13% 11%
14%
24% HIJ
11% 13%
8%
23% 28% DF 18% 23%
18%
26%
18%
21%
16%
27% 20% 30% C
32% C
29% C
23%
27%
28%
34%
26% 29% E 25%
20%
29% E
16%
33% G
28% G 32% G
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Neutral
Somewhat uncomfortable
Very uncomfortable
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
TOP TWO BOX 53% 49% 55% 52% 58% 39% 60% 56% 66%

Social media is an especially popular source of information for Gen Z and Millennials.
Non-Hispanic Whites and African Americans are more likely to search for information than Asians and Hispanics.
Gen Z and Millennials are by far the most likely to seek out information regarding
mental health. Across age group, social media and mental health websites are the
most common sources.
Have you seeked out information about mental health in the
past 12 months?
10
16%
38% J
64% IJ
63% IJ
50% DE
38%
47%
39%
44%
TOTAL
(n=1,500)
Hispanics
(n=500)
African-Americans
(n=250)
Asians
(n=200)
N.H. Whites
(n=500)
Gen Z
18-25
(n=192)
Millennials
26-41
(n=646)
Gen X
42-57
(n=468)
Boomers
58-64
(n=194)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Where do you seek information about mental health?
Base: People that have seeked information in the past year
TOTAL
Social Media
35%
Mental Health
Websites
35%
Through my
doctor
21%
I ask friends /
family
7%
Other
2%
Gen Z
18-25
(G)
Social Media
43% IJ
Mental Health
Websites
36%
Through my
doctor
12%
I ask friends /
family
9% H
Other
--
Millennials
26-41
(H)
Social Media
40% IJ
Mental Health
Websites
39%
Through my
doctor
16%
I ask friends /
family
3%
Other
2%
Gen X
42-57
(I)
Social Media
20%
Mental Health
Websites
38%
Through my
doctor
30% GH
I ask friends /
family
10% H
Other
3%
Boomers
58-64
(J)
Social Media
12%
Mental Health
Websites
38%
Through my
doctor
24%
I ask friends /
family
7%
Other
18% HI
Base:(n=654) (n=114) (n=334) (n=167) (n=39*)
*Caution: Small base size

Again, African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to engage in these activities than Asians and Hispanics.
Over half of respondents indicated they have engaged in self-care or self-help activities
to improve their mental health, with Gen Z and Millennials being the most likely.
In the past year, have you engaged in any self-help or self-care activities to improve your mental health? (e.g., meditation, exercise, journaling)?
58%
54%
68% CE
53%
63% CE
69% IJ
73% IJ
54%
44%
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
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(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)

Regular exercise and meditation/mindfulness top the list of the most
popular self-care activities.
Which self-help or self-care activities have you tried for your mental health?
Base: Yes responses (n=873)
12
66%
Regular exercise
or physical
activity
54%
Meditation or
mindfulness
41%
Reading self-
help books or
resources
38%
Journaling or
writing about
your feelings
36%
Yoga or other
relaxation
techniques
25%
Seeking
support from
online
communities
Higher among African
Americans, Females
Common among
non-Hispanic Whites
Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to do journaling, yoga or seek support from communities.
10%
Does other
type of
self-care
activities
Journaling, yoga/relaxing techniques and online communities are popular self-care activities among Gen Z and Millennials.

Millennials are the most likely to say that their work has been impacted “significantly,” however, they are also the most
likely to say that their work provides support or resources to help them.
Nearly 2 out of 5 respondents indicated that their mental health has affected their
work. Among those, fewer than half say that their workplace provides resources or
support for their mental health issues.
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To what extent has your mental health affected your work?
Base: Employed
TOP TWO BOX 36% 27% 39% 29% 42% 47% 48% 33% 9%
29% 32% 29%
37%
28%
13%
19%
38% GH
58% GHI
15%
14%
14%
13%
16%
14%
16%
14%
18%
20%
27% DF
18%
21%
14%
26% HI
17%
15%
15%
23%
18%
24%
25%
26% C 36% IJ
27% J
21% J
5%
13% 9%
15% CE
4%
16% CE
11%
21% GIJ
12% J
4%
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
Signficantly impacted
Somewhat impacted
Neutral
Not impacted very much
Not impacted at all
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
31%
44% J
58% GIJ
34%
49% C
40%
48% C
34%
39%
TOTAL
(n=1,247)
Hispanics
(n=422)
African-Americans
(n=209)
Asians
(n=215)
N.H. Whites
(n=401)
Gen Z
18-25
(n=171)
Millennials
26-41
(n=575)
Gen X
42-57
(n=369)
Boomers
58-64
(n=132)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Does your workplace provide resources or support for
mental health?
Base: Yes responses

Younger generations, as well as African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites, are again the groups that
are most likely to indicate that their personal relationships have been impacted.
A similar proportion (nearly 2 of 5) indicated that their personal relationships have
been impacted by their mental health.
14
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
TOP TWO BOX 36% 35% 39% 35% 41% 46% 46% 35% 21%
To what extent have your personal relationships been affected by your mental health?
29% 31% 30% 31% 29%
17% 20%
37%
48%
13% 12% 10%
17%
11%
12%
14%
10%
12%
22% 22%
21%
17%
19%
25%
20%
18%
19%
25% 26%
24%
28%
28%
32% J 28% J
26%
17%
11% 9%
15% E
7%
13% E 14% J 18% IJ
9% J
4%
Americans
18 - 25
Millennials
26 - 41
Gen X
42 - 57
Boomers
58 - 64
Signficantly impacted
Somewhat impacted
Neutral
Not impacted very much
Not impacted at all

This proportion is significantly higher among Gen Z and Millennials.
Overall, about half say they have open conversations about their
mental health.
15
TOTAL
MARKET
African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Once a Week or More (Net) 47% 52% 45% 45% 52% 39% 50% 60% 65% 37% 14%
Daily 14% 19% 13% 11% 14% 8% 17% E 20% IJ 24% IJ 9% J 1%
Several times a week 18% 20% 16% 15% 24% C 18% 18% 18% J 24% IJ 16% J 7%
Once a week 15% 13% 16% 19% 14% 13% 15% 22% IJ 17% J 12% 6%
2 - 3 times a week 17% 13% 19% A 18% 16% 11% 16% 18% 15% 18% 14%
Once a month 13% 10% 13% 14% D 6% 19% D 11% 8% 8% 17% GH 15% H
Every 6 months 8% 11% 8% 5% 12% C 11% C 10% C 5% 6% 10% 24% GHI
Less often than once a year 16% 13% 14% 18% 15% 21% F 12% 7% 8% 18% GH 33% GHI
Base: (1,148) (n=532) (n=593) (n=379) (n=189) (n=189) (n=391) (n=157) (n=527) (n=336) (n=128)
How often do you have open conversations about your mental health?

Respondents are most likely to talk about their mental well-being with their
spouse/partner and friends (in-person).
16
TOTAL
MARKET
African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Spouse/partner 36% 42% 38% 37% D 28% 41% D 42% D 32% 50% GIJ 35% 31%
Friends in person 35% 39% 39% 34% 35% 33% 41% C 44% J 45% IJ 34% 27%
Parents 24% 24% 24% 20% 21% 19% 25% 31% IJ 35% IJ 16% J 4%
Siblings 20% 19% 23% 19% 22% 22% 20% 22% 25% I 16% 17%
Counselor/Therapist/Psychologist 18% 21% 20% 17% 17% 14% 24% CE 24% J 26% IJ 18% J 10%
Friends on social media 13% 13% 14% 12% 13% 13% 13% 19% IJ 19% IJ 10% J 3%
Other family members 13% 10% 13% 12% 14% 9% 11% 11% 12% 12% 11%
Priest 3% 5% B 2% 3% 3% 1% 3% 3% 4% 2% 3%
No one 21% 21% 19% 21% 21% 23% 21% 17% 11% 27% GH 28% GH
Prefer not to answer 2% 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Base: (1,500) (n=729) (n=741) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
Average # of people they talk about mental health: 1.9 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.8 2.0 1.7 1.7
Who do you talk with about your mental well-being, if anyone?
Many Gen Zers and Millennials talk to their parents.
Boomers and Gen Xers are less likely to talk to others about their mental health than their younger
cohorts.

African Americans, non-Hispanic Whites and Millennials in general are the most likely to be aware of resources available in their community.
Just over half of the respondents say they are aware of the mental health resources
available in their community, with counseling centers, online information/helplines
and community support groups being the most common.
17
Are you aware of the available mental health resources in
your community?
Base: Yes responses
52%
57%
70% IJ
61%
67% CE
42%
62% CE
49%
55%
TOTAL
(n=1,500)
Hispanics
(n=500)
African-Americans
(n=250)
Asians
(n=200)
N.H. Whites
(n=500)
Gen Z
18-25
(n=192)
Millennials
26-41
(n=646)
Gen X
42-57
(n=468)
Boomers
58-64
(n=194)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Which of the following resources are available in your
community?
Base: Aware of community resources (n=823)
33%
988
Hotline
Mental
health
workshops
or
seminars
41%
Crisis
intervention
services
49%
Community
support
groups
55%
Online
information
and
helplines
57%
Counseling
centers or
therapists
69%

TOP TWO BOX:
STRONGLY AGREE
Hispanics
African-
Americans
Asians
N.H.
Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
People should work on their mental health
problems
75% 76% 76% 81% 76% 78% 77% 84%
Technology and social media have had a
negative impact on our mental health
48% 50% 57% 61% CD 54% 62% I 52% 57%
Mental health affects adults more than children 25% 30% 35% C 30% 27% 46% GIJ 21% 17%
Most mental health problem can be easily fixed 27% 31% 30% 28% 26% 42% GIJ 21% 17%
Medication is the best treatment for mental
health
21% 29% CE 20% 30% CE 27% J 40% GIJ 23% J 13%
Anyone who suffers from mental health issues
should be excluded from certain jobs
25% 28% 27% 30% 23% 36% GIJ 26% 25%
People who suffer mental health problems can
snap out of them if they want to
28% D 18% 24% 25% D 28% J 39% GIJ 19% J 7%
If I had a mental health problem, I would not
share it with anyone
20% 24% 20% 26% 26% J 30% IJ 20% 14%
People with mental health issues are a burden
for society
13% 18% 23% C 21% C 25% IJ 29% IJ 13% 8%
Having a mental health issue is a sign of
weakness
14% 16% 24% C 18% 20% J 26% IJ 14% J 2%
Base: (n=1,500) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
18
76%
51%
29%
27%
26%
26%
25%
21%
17%
16%
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites agree most that medication is the best treatment for mental health.
Across race/ethnicity and generation, most respondents agree that mental health is
something that each person should work on. About half agree that technology and
social media have had a negative impact on people’s mental health.

Participant Profile
TOTAL
MARKET
African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
GENDER
Female 49% 100% -- 50% 47% 47% 49% 60% HJ 41% 53% H 47%
Male 49% -- 100% 49% 52% 52% 50% 37% 58% GI 47% 52% H
Other (Net) 2% -- -- 1% 1% -- -- 1% 1% -- --
AGE
18 to 25 13% 13% 21% A 21% 18% 15% 15% 100% -- -- --
26 to 41 43% 44% B 32% 41% 36% 38% 36% -- 100% -- --
42 to 57 31% 28% 32% 29% 31% 37% 31% -- -- 100% --
58 to 64 13% 15% 15% 8% 14% C 10% 17% CE -- -- -- 100%
Median age 39 38 40 36 38 41 41 22 34 51 61
ETHNICITY
Hispanic/Latino 33% 17% 19% 100% -- -- -- 28% HIJ 19% IJ 14% 12%
Black, African-American 17% 14% 15% -- 100% -- -- 22% HIJ 11% 14% 12%
Asian 17% 6% 6% -- -- 100% -- 8% H 4% 7% H 6%
White (Non-Hispanic) 33% 64% 61% -- -- -- 100% 42% 66% G 64% G 71% G
REGIONS
Northeast 18% 17% 17% 14% 16% 21% 18% 16% 17% 16% 22%
Midwest 17% 22% 20% 10% 18% C 12% 25% CDE 17% 22% 21% 22%
South 38% 36% 41% 38% E 57% CEF 24% 36% E 38% 37% 40% 38%
West 27% 25% 22% 38% DF 9% 43% DF 21% D 29% 24% 23% 18%
Base: (1,500) (n=729) (n=741) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
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Participant Profile
TOTAL
MARKET
African-
Americans
Asians N.H. Whites
Gen Z
18-25
Millennials
26-41
Gen X
42-57
Boomers
58-64
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
MARITAL STATUS
Single (Net) 36% 32% 29% 37% F 48% CEF 32% 25% 61% HIJ 27% 22% 22%
Married or living with partner (Net) 53% 60% 59% 55% 38% 61% 64% 38% 70% 62% 51%
Separated/divorced/widowed (Net) 11% 8% 12% 9% 14% 7% 11% 1% 3% 16% 27%
EDUCATION
High School Grad or Less (Net) 31% 26% 27% 34% EF 38% EF 15% 23% E 50% HIJ 22% 22% 22%
Some College (Net) 35% 29% 35% A 40% E 38% E 27% 33% 33% 24% 40% H 38% H
College Grad or More (Net) 33% 45% B 37% 25% 23% 58% CDF 44% CD 18% 54% GIJ 38% G 39% G
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Employed (Net) 64% 76% B 60% 65% 67% 71% 67% 58% 81% GIJ 67% J 46%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Median $44.5K $72.5K $57.5K $57.5K $42.5K $90K $72.5K $42.5K $90K $57.5K $57.5K
PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD
Average 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.5 2.7 3.2 3.0 3.5 3.4 2.9 2.2
Children at home. 1 or more (Net) 41% 45% 43% 48% 35% 37% 44% 36% 66% 37% 9%
Born outside the U.S 24% 12% 15% 33% DF 10% F 67% CDF 4% 18% J 13% 14% 9%
Base: (1,500) (n=729) (n=741) (n=500) (n=250) (n=250) (n=500) (n=192) (n=646) (n=468) (n=194)
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