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Mental Health Report
Young people are more tuned in to mental health than ever—but awareness alone isn’t making them feel better. Teen mental health is actually improving, while young adults are still constantly stressed, with money, the job market, and social media topping their anxiety lists. Optimism is slipping—especially for older Gen Z and Millennials—and even though “therapy speak” has gone mainstream, nearly half say opening up about their mental health actually made them feel worse. Meditation apps and mindfulness routines have plateaued, and young people are now turning toward stronger interventions like prescription medication and alternative therapies like somatic therapy and EMDR.
In YPulse’s 2026 Mental Health Report, we dive into how young consumers are feeling about their futures, what’s driving their stress and anxiety, the mental health language they’re using, what’s working (and what isn’t) when it comes to treatment, and more.
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- Why teen stress is dropping while young adults’ stress refuses to budge
- How “therapy speak” has gone mainstream—and why awareness alone isn’t translating to relief
- Why mindfulness apps have plateaued—and what young people are turning to instead
Report length: 20 pages, North America report is based on surveys of 1500 13-39-year-olds in the U.S. and Canada, fielded April 2026. Western Europe report is based on a survey of 2500 13-39-year-olds in the U.K., Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, fielded in April 2026
Additional survey content for Pro users:
The full list of mental health-related terms young consumers use, the full list of activities they’ve tried to combat stress and anxiety, the sources of stress they regularly experience, their interest in therapy and alternative treatments, and more.
The Data File also includes data split by the following demographics: Gender & Generation, Age Groups, Academic Status, Race, POC, Country, Urban/Rural Status, LGBTQ+, Parent, Household Income, and Political Leanings.