Young adults face an ongoing battle with stress in their daily lives. As parents, you may wonder why this young age of learning and exploring the world has become so stressful and complex for younger generations.
Studies indicate that more young adults are struggling with mental health disorders than ever before. One study, completed through the Making Caring Common Project from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, sheds light on what really is occurring.
The survey of 700 young adults between ages 18 and 25 found that they are twice as likely as teens to suffer from depression and anxiety. The survey also found that so many people in this age group – about 58% – believe they do not have any “meaning or purpose in their lives,” while 34% reported feeling loneliness and 44% reported feeling they do not matter to others.
If you’re a parent, hearing those figures could be devastating. If you’re a young adult, you may agree that these feelings are compromising your quality of life. Why is this, and what can be done?
Why Young Adults Suffer from Anxiety and Depression
Numerous potential reasons exist for this age group to face depression and anxiety, including the following:
- Young adults feel intense pressure to be ambitious with their careers, and many have crippling worries about finances and job prospects.
- Social media and the need to always be “on” create unattainable objectives that many young adults struggle to achieve.
- Despite their active social media presence, many young adults have a hard time making real-life, in-person connections.
No matter why you may be feeling depression and anxiety, there has never been a better time than right now to get the help you need.
What Type of Treatment Can Help Young Adults with Anxiety and Depression?
Young adults need to recognize two important points when they consider seeking treatment:
- Knowing that you need help is the first step towards getting it. It is okay to admit and recognize that you do not feel happy, you are facing intense stress, you do not know how to pull yourself out of it, and you need help.
- Help is available and can provide you with the tools and resources you need to recover. You can learn to be the best version of yourself without feeling pressured or overwhelmed.
At Willow Creek Behavioral Health, we encourage young adults to reach out to us to learn more about our programs and treatment strategies. We can provide you with exceptional support no matter what you are facing.
In inpatient care, you can get help through:
- Around-the-clock medical care as needed
- Medication management as needed
- Group and individual therapy
- Hands-on, real solutions and treatments that work
- Care that is designed for your specific situation
For many young adults, taking the time to build your mental health now could be life-changing for your future.
In outpatient care, you can get the hands-on support you need for managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Not everyone needs to live within our community to experience healing. With outpatient care, you will get:
- Individual counseling
- Guidance in maintaining work-life balance
- Medication support as needed
- Group therapy with peers and others who have been through what you are facing
- Resources designed to support your health and specific goals
In every program we offer, you can expect honesty, respect, and passion. We know that your future looks clouded right now. You’re facing intense self-criticism in a world that makes it very hard to see the positive. We can help you navigate through these situations to find a better future for yourself.
Make Today the Day You Reach Out for Help
When you contact Willow Creek Behavioral Health, you gain an advocate ready to listen and fight for you. We are passionate about helping young adults find their way forward so they can live what they desire in their best life. Contact us now to learn how to get started.
