Mental health issues have increased substantially among young adults

According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, mental health issues have significantly increased among young adults in the United States over the past decade. However, no corresponding trend was found among older adults. Study lead author Dr. Jean Twenge is a professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. “More U.S. adolescents and young adults in the late 2010s, versus the mid-2000s, experienced serious psychological distress, major depression or suicidal thoughts, and more attempted suicide,” said Dr. Twenge. “These trends are weak or …