How Mental Health Has Changed in Baby Boomers and Gen X Across Their Entire Adulthoods

Nearly five years after COVID-19 lockdowns ended, researchers continue uncovering how mental health evolved during and after this unprecedented period. My colleagues and I investigated mental health trajectories across adulthood for baby boomers and Generation X, specifically examining pandemic impacts and persistent inequalities.

The Study: Purpose and Background

Our research aimed to understand lifelong mental health patterns in two generations, including pandemic and post-pandemic phases. We also analyzed whether gender and socioeconomic inequalities changed during these periods. Prior research indicated existing gender inequalities in mental health