Gen Alpha teens value openness about mental health
New data on Gen Alpha and mental health
A majority of the oldest members of Generation Alpha agree that talking openly about mental health issues would benefit our society. Most (85%) say that open discussion about mental health is good for society, 12% remain neutral, and 3% say that it’s bad for society.
Gen Alpha teens and mental health treatment
Over a quarter of Gen Alpha teens (27%) say that they have had a mental health problem themselves. Most of those who reported a mental health problem (73%) say they got treatment for it.
There are no statistically significant differences when comparing rates of mental health treatment between demographic groups. Among those with a mental health problem, Gen Alpha teens were likely to report receiving treatment, regardless of BIPOC identity, gender, sexual orientation, household income, political identity, political ideology, or religiosity.
Note: See question wording and survey responses in the topline survey results and review methodology here.
