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A growing concern: young adults skip antidepressants due to affordability
By Community Press Releases at Community Newspapers
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health r
Key takeaway Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health risk for anyone taking medication, but especially […] The post A growing concern: young adults skip antidepressants due to affordability first appeared on Miami 's Community News.
Why this matters in The Miami
In Miami, where a significant portion of the population is young adults, this trend poses a particular challenge. Many residents in neighborhoods like Wynwood and Brickell, where affordability is already a concern, may be forced to choose between paying for prescription medications and covering other living expenses. The fact that 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 are struggling to afford their medications is especially concerning in a city with a strong presence of Latin American and Caribbean communities, where cultural and linguistic barriers may already exist in accessing healthcare. Miami-Dade County government and local health organizations may need to consider targeted initiatives to support young adults in accessing affordable prescription medications, particularly for mental health conditions like depression, to mitigate the risks associated with skipping antidepressants.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health r
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