MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Key Points:

  • 40.9% of Americans are suffering with at least one mental health condition, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 Pandemic, according to a survey conducted by the CDC.
  • 10.7% of respondents said they have seriously considered suicide in the last 30 days.
  • 13.3% of respondents said they have started or increased substance use to cope with the pandemic.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor the indirect effects of COVID-19.
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