Survey: Nearly 9 of 10 young adults have mental health challenges

Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. teens and young adults say they experience mental health challenges regularly, according to a national survey released this week (Source: “Nearly 90% of teens and young adults have mental health challenges, survey finds,” San Francisco Chronicle via MSN, Aug. 3).

The poll, conducted by Harris Poll and health insurer Blue Shield of California, found that 87% of people ages 14 to 25 say they have mental health challenges on a regular basis. It was conducted May 31 to June 13 and included responses from 1,368 people.

It’s not clear whether this marks an improvement or worsening of youth mental health compared with previous years because it’s the first year Blue Shield has done a survey that worded the question this way.