Mental Health

Amid an unprecedented mental health crisis fueled by the pandemic and other traumatic events, Vanderbilt research provides new insights and possible solutions.

Presents a collection of data that provides a baseline for answering some questions about how many people in America need and have access to mental health services.

The outbreak has dramatically changed Americans’ lives and relationships over the past year. We asked people to tell us about their experiences – good and bad – in living through this moment in history.

The cost of loneliness is high. Loneliness is linked to early mortality and a wide array of serious physical and emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, heart disease, substance abuse, and domestic abuse.

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.