Leger is proud to be a part of the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN), an organization of different market researchers around the world that develops quality insights around the world. Multiple times a year, all WIN members conduct research on various subjects that interest the global population.
The 2025 WIN World Mental Health Survey provides a comprehensive look at global perceptions of emotional well-being and stress in today’s fast-paced world. For the United States, the findings reveal a nation grappling with fatigue, digital overload, and growing mental strain but also one that is increasingly aware, open, and ready to prioritize mental health.
Leger conducted the WIN World Survey 2025 study in both the United States and Canada.
Mental Health: A Daily Struggle for Many Americans
Nearly seven in ten U.S. adults say they frequently experience at least one negative emotional state, such as stress, sadness, or fatigue. Globally, that number stands at 62%, highlighting a heightened emotional burden among Americans.
The top reported emotional states experienced include:
- Suffering from stress (73%)
- Feeling tired or lacking energy (70%)
- Having trouble sleeping (63%)
- Feeling overwhelmed (61%)
- Feeling irritable or moody (57%)
- Feeling lonely or sad, empty, depressed (50%)
Findings from Leger’s 2025 Health and Wellness Toolkit support these results, showing that mental and emotional health are central to how Americans think about feeling well. Nearly three in four (74%) say mental health is their top wellness priority, and a similar share (71%) emphasize emotional balance. This growing focus reflects a simple but powerful shift. More people are recognizing the need to slow down, take care of themselves, and find everyday ways to feel more balanced and connected.rising emotional strain Americans are facing, but also their readiness to embrace more intentional, self-guided approaches to well-being.
Family Mental Health: A Shared Concern
Mental health concerns now extend beyond the individual and into family life.
Among U.S. parents, 51% report worrying about their children’s mental health in the past month, and 46% fear their children may not feel comfortable sharing their worries. These findings reflect a growing intergenerational awareness — one where mental health is not only a personal challenge but a shared family responsibility.
A Global Conversation, An American Reflection
While feelings of worry, fatigue, and sadness are common around the world, Americans continue to report higher levels of emotional strain than the global average. At the same time, many are making continued efforts to care for their mental health and placing greater importance on emotional well-being as part of everyday life. Across the country, individuals are prioritizing rest, reflection, and connection as key parts of a healthier life. Leger’s 2025 Health and Wellness Toolkit highlights the approaches people are using each day to improve their quality of life—physical, mental, and spiritual. These actions are helping to build a culture that values balance, empathy, and emotional resilience, showing steady progress toward a more open and compassionate future for mental health.
