When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer. college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who'd seek out a trusted adult.
When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer.
college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who'd seek out a trusted adult.
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When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer. college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who'd seek out a trusted adult. A 2026 UnitedHealthcare survey of more than 2,000 U.S.
A 2026 UnitedHealthcare survey of more than 2,000 U.S.
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