Anxiety Diagnoses and Medication Use Surge Among U.S. Young Adults

A study led by George Mason University researchers reveals that anxiety diagnoses and anti-anxiety medication prescriptions among U.S. young adults have risen significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels. Data from nearly 11,000 participants shows that anxiety diagnoses increased from 18% to over 23% and medication use rose from 10% to more than 13%. The research highlights that lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults and women face disproportionately higher risks, with LGB youth reporting near

A study led by George Mason University researchers reveals that anxiety diagnoses and anti-anxiety medication prescriptions among U.S. young adults have risen significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels. Data from nearly 11,000 participants shows that anxiety diagnoses increased from 18% to over 23% and medication use rose from 10% to more than 13%. The research highlights that lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults and women face disproportionately higher risks, with LGB youth reporting near