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  • The Pandemic’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health

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    The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the nation’s mental health, and a new issue brief shows that children are also facing worsening emotional and cognitive health. The brief examines factors contributing to worsening mental health and substance use outcomes among children and adolescents during the pandemic, looking closely at those who are at higher risk for negative mental health impacts, such as LGBTQ youth and children of color. A review of recent research…

  • How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting People’s Mental Health and Substance Use

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    Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, about 4 in 10 adults nationwide have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder – a four-fold increase from pre-pandemic levels. Drawing on the latest national survey data, KFF polling and other research, an updated brief explores what’s known about the pandemic’s impact on people’s mental health and substance use and its implications for Americans’ well-being. Among the key conclusions:   • Young adults have been especially…

  • Brief Examines the COVID-19 Crisis’ Implications for Americans’ Mental Health

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    Nearly half (45%) of adults across the country say that worry and stress related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are hurting their mental health, an early sign that the health and economic crises is likely to increase mental health problems and further stretch the system’s capacity. A new issue brief explores how the crises and related measures to protect public health, including social distancing, business and school closures, and shelter-in-place orders, are likely to affect…

  • The Kaiser Family Foundation/Washington Post Climate Change Survey

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    Our latest partnership survey with The Washington Post examines the public’s views, awareness, and preferences related to climate change. The poll assesses the public’s belief in whether human activity is causing climate change and global warming, as well as levels of concern and support for policy solutions. A companion survey of U.S. teens explores how this age group views the issue of climate change and its potential impact on their generation.

  • Poll: About Half of Public Supports a Ban on Both Flavored and All E-Cigarettes, Though Most Young Adults Are Opposed 

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    With more than 1,000 lung injuries and two dozen deaths nationally associated with vaping and e-cigarettes, a new KFF poll finds a narrow majority (52%) of the public supports a ban on the sale of fruit- and other flavored e-cigarettes, while 44% oppose it. When asked whether all e-cigarettes should be banned, including those that aren’t flavored, the public is almost evenly divided, with 49% favoring such a step and 47% opposing it. Majorities of…

  • Data Note: Public Views on Vaping and E-Cigarettes

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    This polling data note examines the public’s attitudes about e-cigarettes and vaping amid growing concerns about vaping-related lung illnesses and proposals by state and federal government to ban or limit the sale of e-cigarettes. It assesses views towards ban proposals and beliefs about their safety and impact on teenagers.

  • New KFF/Washington Post Climate Change Poll Examines the Knowledge and Views of American Adults and Teens

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    A new KFF/Washington Post survey probes in depth what Americans know and think about climate change, their personal involvement with the issue, and their willingness to accept trade-offs to reduce its impact. A parallel survey of teens ages 13-17 explores how they view the potential effects of climate change on their generation. The poll finds that a large majority of adults and teens believe that human activity is causing changes to the world’s climate. About…