Research

The conversation about mental health in America has never been louder—or more complicated—than it is in 2026. On social media, therapists are posting daily videos alongside ads for AI tools promising to replace them. In the news, politicians are weighing in regularly on who should get care, how they should…

For years, the assumption has held: Older adults don’t go to therapy. They tough it out, keep it private, handle it themselves. But something in Thriveworks’ own data disrupted that narrative. From 2024 to 2025, the number of therapy sessions attended by adults 65 and older at Thriveworks grew by…

Despite the rise of therapist influencers, online reviews, and AI chatbots, new Thriveworks research reveals that primary care doctors are the No. 1 referral source when Americans decide to seek therapy. Thriveworks surveyed over 2,000 U.S. adults who are currently in therapy, recently received care, or plan to start within…

We can predict flu season. We know when cold and allergy meds will fly off the shelves. So why not seasonal depression? For the fourth year, Thriveworks has analyzed Google search trends and weather data to pinpoint when seasonal depression hits hardest, giving people a chance to get ahead of…

Have you ever paused mid-conversation and wondered if you’re using a mental health term correctly? Maybe you’ve described feeling “triggered” by something at work, or found yourself questioning whether a situation was really “toxic” or just frustrating. These moments of uncertainty have become part of a cultural shift where mental…

A recent Thriveworks survey explored Americans’ perspectives on therapy and mental health, revealing key insights into the factors that influence their decisions. The survey highlights the main reasons why Americans do or don’t go to therapy, the leading causes of anxiety today, and which generation is most inclined to seek…

A recent survey of people in North Carolina commissioned by Thriveworks reveals interesting patterns surrounding residents’ emotional state and what they do to improve their mental health. Check out the insights below, including which factors impact mental health most, who they turn to for support, and more. North Carolina’s Mental…

Thriveworks recently commissioned a study investigating whether a potential romantic partner’s therapy status would impact the likelihood of a respondent pursuing a relationship with them. According to the results, some Americans are much more likely to enter into a relationship with someone who has attended therapy, seeing it as a…

A recent survey commissioned by Thriveworks unveils compelling patterns in American perceptions of mental health and seeking mental health treatment.  These key insights outline whom we’re most likely to tell about our mental health challenges, which generation is most likely to seek therapy and much more. Who Is in Therapy—or…

Artificial intelligence has become a focal point of conversation in many fields, each looking to discern whether technology like chatbots or digital assistants will—or should—play a larger role.  Now this question is being posed in the field of mental health. Though having access to therapy services via ChatGPT and other…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s estimated that approximately 1 in 36 children will be born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is one of the more common neurodevelopmental disorders—and you might be wondering, especially if you or another family member has ASD, if autism…

Gaining work experience is often viewed as a positive process, something we grow and learn from. But what about negative experiences in our work history?  Could toxic work environments and professional relationships leave us with “post-traumatic job stress?”  To find out, Thriveworks recently conducted a research study into how many…