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APA Public Opinion Polls

Annual Public Opinion Polls 

APA’s Healthy Minds Monthly tracks timely mental health issues among a representative sample of American adults throughout the year. APA also conducts an annual Healthy Minds Poll each May in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month.

November 2024
Latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll

November 2024

Two in Five Americans Say Their Mood Worsens in Winter; 29% Say “Falling Back” Hurts Their Mental Health

APA's Healthy Minds Monthly Polls

31% of Americans anticipate having a heated political discussion with their family members this election season

October 2024

While Most Americans Align With Close Family Members on Controversial Political Issues, One in Five Report Family Estrangement Based on These Topics

60% of Americans agree that their faith or spirituality is an important factor in supporting their mental wellness

September 2024

New Polling Data Shows Most People of Faith Would Seek Mental Health Care if Recommended by Their Faith Leader

45% of Americans believe most school staff have been trained in identifying signs of mental health issues in students

August 2024

While Support for School Mental Health Training is Common, Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Believe Most School Staff Have Received It

Annual Public Opinion Polls 2017 - Present

APA’s Healthy Minds Monthly has been tracking timely mental health issues among American adults since Dec. 2021 and APA has been conducting its Annual Poll each year during Mental Health Awareness Month since 2017. See past editions of the monthly and annual polls.

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