AXIOS January 31, 2024
“Sesame Street” favorite Elmo’s wellness check-in post on X asking “How is everybody doing?” has been met with thousands of responses this week.
The big picture: Many made clear in the comments section that they’re not doing so well — with some citing being laid off, feeling tired or noting they’re “depressed and broke.”
Why it matters: The responses to Elmo’s post that was seen an estimated 140 million-plus times underscore a growing mental health crisis across the U.S. and a national spike in anxiety and depression, with young people driving a rise in mental health spending in recent years.
- American spending on mental health with private insurance surged during the pandemic, while Gallup polling in 2023...
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