Mental Health Insights Guide Mental Health Insights Guide Verywell Mind Insights Mental Health Days Cost of Therapy Great Resignation Body Image Holiday Concerns Generational Stressors Financial Stress Mental Health Neglect Therapy and Kids Gen-Z Stress By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. Learn about our editorial process Updated on February 07, 2023 Fact checked Verywell Mind content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Daniella Amato Fact checked by Daniella Amato Daniella Amato is a biomedical scientist and fact-checker with expertise in pharmaceuticals and clinical research. Learn about our editorial process Print Table of Contents View All Table of Contents 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 Next in Mental Health Insights Guide Mental Health Days Help Kids, But Systemic Barriers Prevent Widespread Use 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. Dads and Mental Health: A Verywell Mind & Parents Study Ippei Naoi/Moment/Getty 3 in 4 Dads Want More Mental Health Support In June 2023, Verywell Mind & Parents released the Dads and Mental Health Survey to 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 Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight Cost Barriers Limit Wider Access In February 2023, the Relationships and Therapy Survey analyzed 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 Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Americans Are Cautious But Curious About Psychedelics In October 2022, the Psychedelics and Mental Health Survey assessed 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 Verywell / Julie Bang Barriers Prevent Widespread Mental Health Day Use In August 2022, Verywell Mind and Parents released 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 Verywell / Catherine Song The Clear and Hidden Costs of Therapy In May 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 Verywell / Julie Bang The Great Resignation In February 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 Verywell / Joshua Seong Our Body Positivity Problem In December 2021, we asked how Americans were feeling about their bodies with the (often food-based) holidays approaching. Many Americans have a negative view of their appearance, and receiving comments about it from other people can often make it worse. 3 in 4 Americans Are Concerned About the Holidays Verywell / Bailey Mariner & Joshua Seong Family Parties Aren't What They Used to Be In November 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 Verywell / Josh Seong Generational Stress Divides In October 2021, we looked at the outlook Americans have about the future, and the prevalence of various concerns broken down by generation. We found that the top worry for the eldest Americans, the Silent Generation, was political instability, and for the youngest generation, Gen Z, it was global warming. But overall financial instability was the biggest concern, which showed economic recovery still had a ways to go as we continued to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-Related Financial Stress Lingers Even After Other Stressors Wane Verywell / Joshua Seong Money Problems In August 2021, we assessed the severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on financial stress, particularly for those individuals who lost their jobs. While we saw signs of a recovery in progress, it's clear those steps recovery had not been reached by everyone. Americans Understand the Importance of Mental Health, But Still Neglect It Joshua Seong / Verywell Why Don't We Work Out Our Minds More? In July 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 Verywell / Joshua Seong Don't Hide From Your Kids In June 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 Verywell / Bailey Mariner The Kids Aren't Alright In May 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. By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. 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