Energy Insecurity and Mental Health Symptoms in US Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The national-scale mental health effects of energy insecurity-the inability to meet household energy needs-remain unknown. As energy insecurity becomes more prevalent in the US, these findings can help guide programs and health interventions aimed at addressing energy insecurity and reducing its health consequences.

Objective

To investigate whether energy insecurity is associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among the US adult population.

Design, setting, and participants

This study relied on repeated cross-sectional, nationally representative survey data from the US Census Bureau's online Household Pulse Survey administered between December 9, 2022, and September 16, 2024. Eligible participants included US adults with email and mobile phone numbers

SUBMITTER: Graff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature