For the purposes of this survey, generations are grouped as follows: Gen Zs (15鈥21), Millennials (22鈥39 years old), Gen Xers (40鈥53 years old), Baby Boomers (54鈥72 years old) and Matures or older adults (age 73 or older). When 鈥淕en Zs鈥 is used, it refers to the overall group (ages 15鈥21), unless otherwise specified (e.g., Gen Z adults meaning 18-21 or Gen Z teens, 15-17 only). Please note: where descriptions refer to Gen Z adults this means that questions were not asked of the 15-17 age group so no comparative data for that age group exists.
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Mental health treatment usage among U.S. residents in 2018, by generation
This statistic depicts the percentage of U.S. residents who reported they had received help from a psychologist or other mental health professional as of 2018, by generation. According to the data, among those in Generation Z, 37 percent had received mental health help. Comparatively, just 15 percent of older adults had received mental health help.
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American Psychological Association. (October 30, 2018). Percentage of U.S. residents who received help from a mental health professional as of 2018, by generation [Graph]. In 糖心破解版. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/943832/us-mental-health-treatment-by-generation/
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American Psychological Association. (2018). Percentage of U.S. residents who received help from a mental health professional as of 2018, by generation. 糖心破解版. 糖心破解版 Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/943832/us-mental-health-treatment-by-generation/
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Percentage of U.S. residents who received help from a mental health professional as of 2018, by generation [Graph], American Psychological Association, October 30, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/943832/us-mental-health-treatment-by-generation/