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Survey Reveals Mental Health Gaps Between Young and Older Adults

4/8/2026

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Pew Research Center reports health-perception gaps between adults under 30 and those 65 and older, with 36% vs 9% rating mental health as fair or poor and 47% vs 17% identifying stress management as a major health challenge.
The survey included 5,111 adults in the United States and ran October 20–26, 2025.
Despite efforts to address mental health, younger adults report poorer overall well-being and social relationships than older age groups.

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Story summary

Pew Research Center reports health-perception gaps between adults under 30 and those 65 and older, with 36% vs 9% rating mental health as fair or poor and 47% vs 17% identifying stress management as a major health challenge.
The survey included 5,111 adults in the United States and ran October 20–26, 2025.
Despite efforts to address mental health, younger adults report poorer overall well-being and social relationships than older age groups.