Loneliness, Lack of Social and Emotional Support, and Mental Health Issues — United States, 2022

Loneliness, Lack of Social and Emotional Support, and Mental Health Issues — United States, 2022, in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

key takeaway: "In 2022, the prevalence of feeling lonely always, usually, or sometimes among adults in 26 U.S. states was highest for bisexual (56.7%) and transgender persons (range = 56.4%–63.9%); these groups also reported the highest prevalence of stress, frequent mental distress, and history of depression (range = 34.3%–67.2%). Prevalence of lack of social and emotional support was elevated among transgender adults."