Where mental health ranks among Americans’ healthcare priorities: 3 findings

Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Rylee Wilson

Most Americans think the country has lost ground on addressing the opioid epidemic and mental health, according to a new survey by Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and Gallup.

The survey, published Feb. 4, polled 2,121 adults on their top public health priorities and concerns.

More than half of respondents, 54%, said the U.S. has last ground on the opioid epidemic, more than any other issue included in the survey. Half, 50%, said the U.S. has lost ground on addressing mental health.

Here are three other numbers to note:

1. One in four survey respondents ranked improving healthcare access and affordability as the public health issue that should be...

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