Mental health professionals across the United States are reporting a significant uptick in appointments related to anxiety disorders among adults aged 18 to 30. Clinics in major metropolitan areas say wait times have doubled since January.
Experts attribute the trend to economic uncertainty, social media pressures, and the lasting psychological effects of the pandemic years. Several states have announced expanded funding for community mental health centers.
The American Psychological Association is urging primary care physicians to screen for anxiety symptoms during routine checkups to help address the growing caseload.
