Mental Health
About 7 percent of those between 20 and 29 years old have been identified as suffering from major depression in a 12-month period.
In this age group, 9 percent deal with generalized anxiety disorder, major depression or panic disorder in that time frame.
About 28 percent of millenials are on medication, and of this group 23 percent are taking antidepressants.
Stress contributes to the occurrence of many illnesses, including depression and heart disease.
Sources:
Millennials: Are They Healthier than Earlier Generations?
http://www.millennialmarketing.com/2009/12/millennials-are-they-healthier-than-earlier-generations
1,000 Millennials Surveyed on Medication, Healthcare Reform and Wellness
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100201006251/en/U.S.-Millennials-Healthy-Bad-Habits-Lead-Chronic#.VL8E-kfF-LY
Millenials and Health Care
http://onlinemshidegree.adelphi.edu/resources/articles/millennials-and-health-care
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Great Article, Jody - Thank you!
January 26, 2015 - 8:14amThis Comment
Thanks Steffanie.
January 26, 2015 - 8:36amThis Comment