Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Percentage of youth |
|---|---|
| I was afraid to talk about my mental health concerns with someone else | 42% |
| I could not afford it | 40% |
| I did not want to have to get my parent's/caregiver's permission | 37% |
| I was afraid I wouldn't be taken seriously | 34% |
| I was scared someone would call the police or involuntarily hospitalize me | 31% |
| I was afraid it wouldn't work | 28% |
| I was not out about my LGBTQ+ identity and was afraid of being outed | 24% |
| I did not feel they would understand my sexual orientation or gender identity | 22% |
| I did not want people to think something was wrong with me | 22% |
| I have had a previous negative experience and did not want to have another one | 20% |
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Release date
May 2024
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Region
North America, United States
Survey time period
September 13 and December 16, 2023
Number of respondents
18,663 respondents
Age group
13-24 years
Method of interview
Online survey
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