A new CVS Health – Morning Consult survey shows two thirds of adults have experienced concerns about mental health issues and their own lives. 70 percent say they have concerns about their kid's mental health. 40 percent say social media has hurt the country.
“Mental health became a top concern in 2020 and it has only risen since,” said Taft Parsons III, M.D., Vice President and Chief Psychiatric Officer, CVS Health. “Uncertainty around the future, current events and social media continue to drive anxiety among adults. Our priority, across CVS Health, remains improving access to quality virtual and in-person mental health care and ensuring we have resources in place to address the unique needs of individuals.”
Half say social media is affecting how their kids view the world.
“Our increasing use of technology has helped increase access to mental health care – CVS Health has had over 43 million mental health virtual visits since 2020 — and created a way for people to talk openly about the topic, reducing stigma,” added Parsons III. “But as we navigate the impacts social media has on mental health, it has become increasingly important that we highlight its limitations and set guardrails for ourselves and our children.”
The survey was done in mid-March of 22 hundred and two respondents.
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