Despite Progress, Emotional Isolation, Stigma Persist Around Mental Health, Poll Finds

The exception to this was young adults ages 18-34. They were both more likely to feel negative about their mental health and less likely to talk about it. Only 41% of young adults felt positive about their mental health, compared with 61% of those ages 55 and older. And over one-third (34%) said a barrier to talking openly about mental health is not having someone to confide in. NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While public attitudes toward mental health are improving, stigma and barriers to care remai ...