The 2022 NAMI poll on teen mental health provides insights into the mental health experiences of teens across the U.S. The report is based on a survey of 1,015 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17, conducted in July and August of 2022.
According to the poll, a quarter of teens have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This trend is also reflected in the fact that a majority of teens (64%) feel the world is more stressful now than when their parents were their age. A similar percentage (65%) said they felt comfortable talking about their mental health, but less than half (48%) talked regularly with their parents, and only 22% reached out to their friends.
Overall, the poll underscores the need for increased access to mental health care for teens and for continued efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health concerns. It also highlights the importance of addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teen mental health.