Mental Health Tracker Guide Mental Health Tracker Guide The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a psychotherapist, the author of the bestselling book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," and the host of The Verywell Mind Podcast. Learn about our editorial process Updated on March 09, 2022 Fact checked Verywell Mind content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Daniella Amato Fact checked by Daniella Amato Daniella Amato is a biomedical scientist and fact-checker with expertise in pharmaceuticals and clinical research. Learn about our editorial process Print In March, we officially hit a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Throughout that time—it has become clear that COVID was much more than a physical concern. In the United States and throughout the world, we've experienced lockdowns, isolation, illness, and an upheaval of our regular way of life. All of this led to what might be considered a second pandemic in the form of a mental health crisis. With our collective immunity growing stronger by the day thanks to vaccine distribution, it's our sincere hope that the worst is behind us, and that Americans are beginning to feel better for the first time in a long time. To find out if this is the case, Verywell Mind surveyed 4,000 adults living in the U.S. to measure the attitudes and behaviors that make up our mental well-being during this long-awaited return to normalcy. You can see the results reflected here in The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker. In the coming months, we'll continue to keep our fingers on the pulse of mental health in the U.S. by providing regular updates of The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker. Our Editor-in-Chief, Amy Morin, LCSW, will share the survey findings that are most important to you, our readers, during our journey back to our everyday lives. To see the latest insights and takeaways, read more in the full articles below. Nearly Half of Americans Have Considered Changing Jobs Recently Verywell / Julie Bang February 2021 Release For the February edition of the Mental Health Tracker, we took an in-depth look at how Americans are feeling about their jobs, how burnout compounds preexisting financial stressors, and what actions they are considering to improve their situation. Half of Americans Feel Negatively About Their Appearance Verywell / Joshua Seong December 2021 Release For the December edition of the Mental Health Tracker, we asked how Americans are feeling about their bodies. Many Americans have a negative view of their appearance, and receiving comments about it from other people can often make it worse. 3 in 4 Americans Are Concerned About the Holidays Verywell / Bailey Mariner & Joshua Seong November 2021 Release For the November edition of the Mental Health Tracker, we asked how Americans are feeling about the holidays. Folks are excited for large family gatherings, but between financial stress, political disagreement, and various COVID-related issues, many remained worried about the holiday season. What Americans Are Worrying About Right Now, From the Silent Generation to Gen Z Verywell / Josh Seong October 2021 Release In the October edition of the Mental Health Tracker, we looked at the current outlook Americans have about the future and the prevalence of various concerns broken down by generation. We found that the top worry for the eldest Americans, the Silent Generation, was political instability, and for the youngest generation, Gen Z, it was global warming. But overall financial instability was the biggest concern, which proves economic recovery still has a ways to go as we continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-Related Financial Stress Lingers Even After Other Stressors Wane Verywell / Joshua Seong August 2021 Release In the August edition of the Mental Health Tracker, we looked at the severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on financial stress, particularly for those individuals who lost their jobs. While we see signs of a recovery in progress, it's clear these steps recovery have not been reached by everyone. Americans Understand the Importance of Mental Health, But Still Neglect It Joshua Seong / Verywell July 2021 Release For the July edition of The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, we take a look at the disconnect between how we feel about caring for our mental health and what we actually do about it. Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, explains why exercising our mind may take a backseat to exercising our bodies. Why You Should Tell Your Kids If You’re Seeing a Therapist Verywell / Joshua Seong June 2021 Release For the June edition of The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, we take a look at the data on stressed-out parents, and Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares why it's important to tell your kids when you're seeing a therapist. Gen Z Is the Most Stressed Out Generation Right Now Verywell / Bailey Mariner May 2021 Release For the launch of The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, originally published May 25, 2021, we found stark generational differences regarding the state of our mental health. View the data from the initial survey, and our analysis of the results that compares the mental well-being of Gen Z and Millennials to older populations. Methodology The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker is an ongoing measurement of Americans’ attitudes and behaviors around their mental well-being, as well as the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is fielded online, to a sample of 4,000 adults living in the U.S. The total sample matches U.S. Census estimates for age, gender, race/ethnicity, and region. Sample Composition Gender: Woman 51% | Man 47% | Non-binary/Self-describe 1%Generation: Gen Z 12% | Millennials 28% | Gen X 26% | Boomers 26% | Silent Generation 8%Race/Ethnicity (Multi-Select): White 64% | Black 15% | Latino/Latinx 18% | Asian 7% | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1% | American Indian or Alaska Native 2% | Middle Eastern or North African 1%Region: Northeast 17% | Midwest 21% | South 38% | West 24%Household Income: <$25k 23% | $25k-$50k 22% | $50k-$75k 17%| $75k-$100k 12% | $100k+ 18%Political Views: Democrat 37% | Republican 26% | Independent 25% | Other 2% Field Dates Wave 1: 4/28/21–5/5/21Wave 2: 5/19/21–5/27/21Wave 3: 6/10/21–6/19/21Wave 4: 7/9/21 - 7/20/21Wave 5: 8/18/21 - 8/30/21Wave 6: 9/27/21 - 10/8/21 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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