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Why young people are turning to peers for mental health support

Why young people are turning to peers for mental health support
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When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer. A 2026 UnitedHealthcare survey of more than 2,000 U.S. college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who’d seek out a trusted adult....

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